Forgot PostgreSQL Password? Reset PostgreSQL Password in Windows 11 & 10 | Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Forgot your PostgreSQL password? Don't worry!
In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to reset the PostgreSQL password on Windows 11 and Windows 10 by modifying the pg_hba.conf configuration file and using the ALTER USER command.
This method is safe, beginner-friendly, and works for PostgreSQL users who can no longer log in to their database.
📌 In this video you'll learn:
✅ Locate the pg_hba.conf file
✅ Change authentication from scram-sha-256 to trust
✅ Restart the PostgreSQL service
✅ Reset the postgres user password
✅ Restore secure authentication settings
This tutorial is perfect for:
• PostgreSQL Beginners
• Database Administrators
• PostGIS Users
• GIS Professionals
• Students learning SQL and PostgreSQL
💡 SQL Command Used:
ALTER USER postgres WITH PASSWORD 'NewPassword123';
📚 Installation Playlist:
PostgreSQL & PostGIS Installation Series
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