Re: when to modify.. - Mailing list pgsql-admin

From Chris Travers
Subject Re: when to modify..
Date
Msg-id 42815E4F.7090909@travelamericas.com
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In response to when to modify..  (Lori <lorid@dri.edu>)
List pgsql-admin
Lori wrote:

> Either Im tired or the documentation is confusing,
> when do I need to modify pg_hba.conf
> vs just doing a
> createuser
> thanks

create user creates a database user account.

pg_hba.conf provides a set of access permissions regarding where and how
users and/or computers can connect to the database.

You MUST have both permission in the pg_hba.conf AND a valid user
account to log in.

Does that make sense?

Best Wishes,
Chris Travers
Metatron Technology Consulting

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