# Database GUI

A short guide on connecting [pgAdmin][pgAdmin] to Immich.

:::note

- In order to connect to the database the immich_postgres container **must be running**.
- The passwords and usernames used below match the ones specified in the example `.env` file. If changed, please use actual values instead.

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## 1. Install [pgAdmin][pgAdmin]

Download and install [pgAdmin][pgAdmin] following the official documentation.

## 2. Add a Server

Open pgAdmin and click "Add New Server".

<img src={require('./img/add-new-server-option.png').default} width="50%" title="new server option" />

## 3. Enter Connection Details

| Name                 | Value       |
| -------------------- | ----------- |
| Host name/address    | `localhost` |
| Port                 | `5432`      |
| Maintenance database | `immich`    |
| Username             | `postgres`  |
| Password             | `postgres`  |

<img src={require('./img/Connection-Pgadmin.png').default} width="75%" title="Connection" />

## 4. Save Connection

Click on "Save" to connect to the Immich database.

:::tip
View [Database Queries](https://immich.app/docs/guides/database-queries/) for common database queries.
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