---
title: "Quick Start - PostgreSQL"
description: "Explore PostgreSQL CLI options: customize admin login, backups, PgBouncer, IP filters, recovery time, config settings and version control."
url: https://community.exoscale.com/product/dbaas/service-specific/postgresql/quick-start/
product: "PostgreSQL"
section: product
last_updated: 2026-09-14
---
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# Quick Start - PostgreSQL



## Specific Options for PostgreSQL
You can find all the specific options for PostgreSQL by using the CLI help:

```bash
exo dbaas create --help-pg
  --pg-admin-password         custom password for admin user
  --pg-admin-username         custom username for admin user
  --pg-backup-schedule        automated backup schedule (format: HH:MM)
  --pg-bouncer-settings       PgBouncer configuration settings (JSON format)
  --pg-fork-from              name of a Database Service to fork from
  --pg-ip-filter              allow incoming connections from CIDR address block
  --pg-lookout-settings       pglookout configuration settings (JSON format)
  --pg-recovery-backup-time   the timestamp of the backup to restore when forking from a Database Service
  --pg-settings               PostgreSQL configuration settings (JSON format)
  --pg-version                PostgreSQL major version
```