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# PostgreSQL user provider

The ***PostgreSQL user*** PAM provider is designed to extend native PostgreSQL capabilities by enabling auditable password change operations.

As PostgreSQL does not offer built-in support for logging password modifications, this provider bridges that gap by generating detailed audit logs for such events. Its integration supports improved security oversight and helps organizations meet compliance requirements related to privileged account management.

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### General

| OPTION          | DESCRIPTION                                          |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**        | Enter the provider name.                             |
| **Description** | Give additional context or notes about the provider. |

### Server

| OPTION            | DESCRIPTION                    |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Server name**   | Enter the ***Server name***.   |
| **Database name** | Enter the ***Database name***. |

### Credentials

| OPTION              | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Credential type** | <ul><li>Select <em><strong>Custom</strong></em> as credential type and enter the username and password.</li><li>Select a <em><strong>Linked credential</strong></em> entry (e.g., from a PAM vault or user vault).</li></ul> |

### Actions

| OPTION                                        | DESCRIPTION                                                                       |
| --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Add PAM vault**                             | Automatically creates a ***PAM vault***.                                          |
| **Add a new account discovery configuration** | Will open the ***Account discovery configuration*** to discover the SQL accounts. |


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