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Pg Ctl Command: Restart Postgresql Server

Use for restart postgresql server with Pg Ctl. Exact CLI syntax to restart postgresql server using Pg Ctl.

When to use this: Use for restart postgresql server with Pg Ctl.

Command Syntax

pg_ctl -D <data_directory> restart

pg_ctl -D <data_directory> restart

Command Breakdown

-D: Command Option; Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to restart postgresql server using Pg Ctl.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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