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How to Configure PostgreSQL Data Source Drivers

To configure a data source for connecting to a PostgreSQL server, follow these steps:

  1. Go to https://jdbc.postgresql.org/download/ and download the PostgreSQL JDBC3 driver specific for your server version.
  2. Open the Preferences dialog box (Options > Preferences) and go to Data Sources.
  3. Click the New button in the Data Sources panel.

    The dialog box for configuring a data source is opened.

  4. Enter a unique name for the data source.
  5. Select PostgreSQL in the driver Type drop-down list.
  6. Click the Add Files button and select the PostgreSQL driver file that you downloaded.
  7. Select the most appropriate Driver class.
  8. Click the OK button to finish the data source configuration.
  9. Continue to configure your PostgreSQL connection.