# PostgreSQL database

## Creating a Postgre database instance

1. In the DuploCloud Portal, navigate to **Cloud Services** -> **Database** -> **PostgreSQL.**
2. Click **Add**. The **Create PostgreSQL Instance** pane displays.
3. Provide **Name**, Database **Username**, and **Password** with **Service Tier** details to create a PostgreSQL database. DuploCloud provides a configuration to support backup retention for your database when you complete the other fields in the pane.
4. Click **Submit**.

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## Viewing database details

By selecting your database in DuploCloud from the **PostgreSQL** page, you can view the created database's **Name**, **Tier**, **Status**, and **Version**.

## Additional supported actions

You can reboot the database instance and configure Virtual Network and Firewall Rules from the **Actions** menu.