# Postgres

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The following documentation is for **Postgres v2.1.0**.
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## Overview

Enables connecting to, querying, and managing PostgreSQL databases.

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The Postgres integration supports **discovery**. Once connected, you can browse available services and entities directly from Kognitos, then enable the specific actions your automations need. See [Custom Actions](/guides/platform/integrations.md#custom-actions) for setup instructions.
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## Setup

The following integrations need to be connected to your Kognitos workspace:

* **Postgres**

### Steps

Follow these steps to connect the integration in Kognitos:

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**Navigate**

Using the left navigation menu, go to **Integrations** → **Explore Integrations**.
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**Find**

Search for the integration and click on it.
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**Connect**

Click on <kbd>**Connect**</kbd> to add a connection to the integration.
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**Configure**

Add a name for the connection. You'll be prompted for [**authentication**](#authentication) details if needed. Then, click on <kbd>**Connect**</kbd>.
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### Discovering Actions

After connecting, you can discover and enable the specific services and entities available in your system:

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**Open the connection menu**

Navigate to **Integrations**, find your Postgres connection, and click the three-dot menu <kbd>**⋯**</kbd> next to the connection name. Select <kbd>**Configure Actions**</kbd>.
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**Browse and enable services**

Browse or search for the services you need. Toggle them on to enable them in your workspace.
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**Save and wait**

Click <kbd>**Save**</kbd> to apply your configuration. Allow 1-2 minutes for Kognitos to complete the discovery process. Once finished, the enabled actions become available in your drafts and automations.
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## Authentication

Use one of the following authentication methods to connect this integration in Kognitos. Each method has its own configuration requirements.

### Connect using Host, Port, Username, Password and Database Name

Connect to a PostgreSQL database using the provided connection parameters.

| Label         | Description   | Type        |
| ------------- | ------------- | ----------- |
| Host          | Host          | `text`      |
| Port          | Port          | `text`      |
| Username      | Username      | `text`      |
| Password      | Password      | `sensitive` |
| Database Name | Database Name | `text`      |


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