Frans Haarman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I tried: > local all password > but then it asks for a password when booting the server, and I would > like to have this done automaticly.
You could tell the pg_ctl script not to try to check whether the postmaster started; then it won't need to connect and so won't need a password. I forget the switch for this, but it's in the docs. But in general, password auth is a pain in the neck for all admin duties. I agree with Bruno Wolff's suggestion to look at alternative auth methods. "ident" on local connections is secure, if your operating system supports it. regards, tom lane ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: you can get off all lists at once with the unregister command (send "unregister YourEmailAddressHere" to [EMAIL PROTECTED])