# Connect to PostgreSQL (like pgAdmin on Windows)

**Best choice on Mac: DBeaver Community** — free, fast, works with PostgreSQL and many other databases.

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## 1. Install DBeaver

**Option A – Homebrew** (if you have it):
```bash
brew install --cask dbeaver-community
```

**Option B – Direct download:**
- https://dbeaver.io/download/
- Choose **Mac** → **DBeaver Community** → download and open the `.dmg`, then drag DBeaver to Applications.

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## 2. Connect to your Odoo PostgreSQL

1. **Start PostgreSQL** (so Odoo’s database is running):
   ```bash
   cd /Users/yamenahmad/projects2026/odoo/odoo19
   ./start.sh
   ```
   Then press **Ctrl+C** to stop only Odoo; PostgreSQL keeps running.  
   Or start only Postgres:
   ```bash
   ./.conda-envs/odoo19/bin/pg_ctl -D pgdata -l pgdata/logfile start
   ```

2. **Open DBeaver** → **Database** → **New Database Connection** (or click the plug icon).

3. Choose **PostgreSQL** → **Next**.

4. **Main** tab:
   | Field   | Value        |
   |--------|---------------|
   | Host   | `localhost`   |
   | Port   | `5432`        |
   | Database | `postgres` (default; you can pick an Odoo DB later) |
   | Username | `yamenahmad` |
   | Password | *(leave empty)* |

5. Click **Test Connection**. If asked to download drivers, allow it.

6. **Finish**. Your Odoo databases appear under **Databases** in the left tree (e.g. the DB you created in Odoo).

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## 3. Optional: Save as default

- Right‑click the connection → **Edit Connection** → **Connection settings**.
- You can set a name like **Odoo Local** and reuse it anytime.

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**Alternative: pgAdmin**

- Install: `brew install --cask pgadmin4` or from https://www.pgadmin.org/download/pgadmin-4-macos/
- Same connection: Host `localhost`, Port `5432`, User `yamenahmad`, Password empty.