Security guide
PostgreSQL SSL setup quick guide
Use SSL/TLS to protect PostgreSQL traffic in transit, especially when connecting over untrusted networks or shared infrastructure.
Prerequisites
[ 01 // REQUIREMENTS ]- ✓PostgreSQL server configured with SSL enabled.
- ✓Appropriate CA/certificate chain files if your setup requires verification.
- ✓Application or tool support for SSL modes.
Step-by-step
[ 02 // SEQUENCE PROTOCOL ]- 01Confirm server SSL settings and accepted client SSL modes.
- 02Choose the strictest SSL mode your environment supports reliably.
- 03Configure certificate paths when your environment requires custom CA trust.
- 04Test handshake success and validate certificate details in staging first.
- 05Enforce SSL in production connection profiles and monitor for fallback misconfigurations.