After selecting the PostgreSQL Data Source from the list, the PostgreSQL Data Source page is displayed and the user is prompted for the following information:

• Name: The Data Source name. The chosen name will be used in queries, dashboards, and so on.
• Host: The host name or IP address of your PostgreSQL server.
• Port: The port that PostgreSQL is listening to. The default PostgreSQL port is 5432.
• User: The username for the database.
• Password: The password for the preceding user field.
• SSL Mode: The value of SSL Mode determines the level of protection when connecting to the database. The default value for SSL Mode is prefer, which means that if SSL is available, the connection will use it; otherwise, the connection will be made without SSL. For further details, refer to the PostgreSQL manual or consult your DBA.