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First Log In & Setting Your Password

Accessing pgAdmin

To begin using your hosted database, go to the Hosted Products section of the GSH Dashboard. From there, click the Product Name you selected during setup.

You can also access pgAdmin directly using the unique URL, which is listed on the Product Details page in the dashboard.


pgAdmin Login
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Logging In

To begin working with your hosted database, log in to pgAdmin using the credentials you retrieved from the GSH Dashboard.

On the pgAdmin Login page, enter your Username (your registered email address) and Password (copied from the GSH Dashboard), then click Login to continue.


Once logged in, the pgAdmin interface displays a clean workspace consisting of three main areas:

  • The Menu Bar at the top
  • The Object Explorer tree on the left
  • The Tabbed Browser on the right


pgAdmin Interface
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Changing Your Password

After your first login, it’s highly recommended to update your default password to keep your database secure.

  1. Click the User button in the upper-right corner of the pgAdmin interface.

  2. From the dropdown menu, select Change Password.

  3. Enter your current password, then type your new password and re-enter it to confirm.

  4. Click Change to save your updated password.


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Choose a strong, unique password and store it securely.


Change Password
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Next up: A quick 5-minute Getting Started guide to help you get started using your database.