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# Using DBeaver with a Hosted Postgres

A guide on how to manage your Postgres database using DBeaver.

DBeaver is a versatile database management tool that allows you to interact with a wide range of databases, including PostgreSQL. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up and use DBeaver with a hosted Postgres database, enabling you to perform various database operations efficiently.

## Table of Contents

- [Setting Up DBeaver](https://neon.com/guides/dbeaver-hosted-postgres#setting-up-dbeaver)
- [Connecting to Your Hosted Postgres Database](https://neon.com/guides/dbeaver-hosted-postgres#connecting-to-your-hosted-postgres-database)
- [Basic Operations in DBeaver](https://neon.com/guides/dbeaver-hosted-postgres#basic-operations-in-dbeaver)

## Setting Up DBeaver

1. **Download and Install DBeaver**: If you haven't already, download DBeaver from the [official website](https://dbeaver.io/download/). Choose the version suitable for your operating system and follow the installation instructions.

2. **Launch DBeaver**: Open DBeaver from your applications menu and ensure it is running.

## Provisioning a Serverless Postgres

1. To get started, go to the [Neon Console](https://console.neon.tech/) and create a new project by entering a project name of your choice.

2. Retrieve connection details for your Lakebase Postgres database:

   - Navigate to the **Dashboard** of your Neon project.
   - Click on the **Connect** button which opens a modal.
   - Select your database and branch.
   - Select **Parameters only** to view the connection details.
     ![Neon Connection Details](https://neon.com/docs/connect/connection_details_parameters_only.png)

   You will be provided with the following details:

   - `PGHOST`: The hostname of your Lakebase Postgres database.
   - `PGDATABASE`: The name of your database
   - `PGUSER`: Your database username.
   - `PGPASSWORD`: Your database password.

Save the connection details as you will need them in the next steps.

## Connecting to Your Hosted Postgres Database

1. **Open DBeaver**: Ensure DBeaver is running. You will see the main dashboard.

2. **Create a New Database Connection**:
   - Click on the "New Database Connection" button (usually a plug icon or from the "Database" menu).
   - In the "Connect to Database" wizard, select "PostgreSQL" from the list of database types and click "Next".

3. **Enter Connection Details**:

   ![Connection Details in DBeaver](https://neon.com/guides/images/dbeaver/conn-1.png)

   - Fill in the required fields based on your Neon connection string:
     - **Host**: The endpoint of your hosted Postgres database. Enter the value of `PGHOST` you saved earlier from Neon.
     - **Port**: The port number. Enter 5432 (default for Postgres).
     - **Database**: The database name. Enter the value of `PGDATABASE`.
     - **Username**: Your database username. Enter the value of `PGUSER`.
     - **Password**: Your database password. Enter the value of `PGPASSWORD`.
   - Enable "Show all databases" to ensure all databases in your Neon project are listed.

   ![](https://neon.com/guides/images/dbeaver/conn-2.png)

   - Click "Edit Driver Settings" if needed to ensure SSL is enabled. Under the "Driver Properties" tab, set `sslmode` to `require`.

4. **Test the Connection**:
   - Click the "Test Connection" button to verify the connection details.
   - If successful, click "Finish" to save the connection. Your new database connection will appear in the left sidebar.

**Tip:** To prevent Neon's scale-to-zero feature from interrupting an idle connection, configure a keepalive ping in DBeaver. Right-click your connection, select **Edit Connection**, go to **Connection Settings** > **Initialization**, and set **Keep-Alive (seconds)** to `60`. This sends a periodic ping to keep the connection active.

## Basic Operations in DBeaver

### 1. Running SQL Queries

- Right-click on your database connection in the left sidebar and select "SQL Editor" > "New SQL Script".
- Enter your SQL queries in the editor and click the "Execute" button (play icon) to run them.
- View the results in the results pane below the editor.

### 2. Managing Tables

- Expand your database connection in the left sidebar, then navigate to "Databases" > "neondb" > "Schemas" > "public" > "Tables".
- Right-click on "Tables" to create a new table or manage existing ones (e.g., view, edit, or drop tables).

### 3. Importing and Exporting Data

- To import data:
  - Right-click on a table and select "Import Data".
  - Choose the source file (e.g., CSV) and follow the prompts to map the columns.
- To export data:
  - Right-click on a table and select "Export Data".
  - Choose the format (e.g., CSV, JSON) and follow the prompts to save the file.

## Conclusion

DBeaver is a tool for managing your hosted Postgres database. With it, you can create tables, run queries, and visualize data. This guide covered the setup you need to use DBeaver with Neon.

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