How to Reset PostgreSQL Password Login Failed Error in pgAdmin 4 ( Postgres Password Fix | Windows )
Are you facing a “PostgreSQL password authentication failed” or pgAdmin 4 login error?
In this tutorial, you will learn how to fix PostgreSQL login failed error and reset the postgres user password step by step on Windows.
This issue usually happens when:
The password is incorrect
Authentication settings are misconfigured
pgAdmin cannot connect to the PostgreSQL server
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to the error
0:42 - Checking PostgreSQL service status (Windows Services)
2:00 - Locating data folder and pg_hba.conf file
3:12 - Enabling “trust” authentication mode
3:45 - Resetting password using SQL Shell (psql)
5:47 - IMPORTANT: Restoring security settings
7:03 - Testing login in pgAdmin 4
What you will learn:
Reset postgres user password
Locate and edit pg_hba.conf file
Enable temporary “trust” authentication
Successfully tested and logged in to pgAdmin 4
Restore secure authentication settings after reset
Use SQL Shell (psql) to run ALTER USER command
Fix PostgreSQL password authentication failed error
Compatible With:
Windows 10 / Windows 11
PostgreSQL Versions 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18
pgAdmin 4
📌 Tip:
Follow each step carefully to successfully regain access to your PostgreSQL database.
⚠️ Security Warning:
Always change your authentication method back from "trust" to "scram-sha-256" (or your original setting) after the reset is complete. Leaving it on "trust" can make your database vulnerable.
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