PostgreSQL - How to start a PostgreSQL server on macOS?

How to start a PostgreSQL server on macOS?

1. Install PostgreSQL via homebrew

brew install postgresql

2. Start PostgreSQL

brew services start postgresql

3. Stop PostgreSQL

brew services stop postgresql

2. Install via DBngin

To go hassle-free, install and run DBngin. It will start a PostgreSQL server automatically. Stop the server via the app easily. No command required.

Download DBngin for macOS: DBngin website

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