How to Connect ParadeDB to DBeaver in PostgreSQL

How do I connect ParadeDB to DBeaver?

Connect ParadeDB—a PostgreSQL-compatible analytics engine—to DBeaver using the standard PostgreSQL driver and a correct JDBC URL.

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Description

How do I quickly connect ParadeDB to DBeaver?

Open DBeaver ▶ New Connection ▶ PostgreSQL ▶ fill host, port (5432), database, user, and password ▶ Test ▶ Finish. ParadeDB speaks PostgreSQL, so the built-in driver works out of the box.

What prerequisites are needed?

Ensure ParadeDB is running and accessible over TCP, and that you know its connection credentials. Install the latest DBeaver (≥23.x) for optimal driver support.

How to configure the connection step-by-step?

1.Launch the connection wizard

Click Database ▸ New Database Connection and choose PostgreSQL.

2. Enter basic parameters

Set Host=paradedb.mycompany.internal, Port=5432, Database=ecommerce, User=analyst, and the password.

3. Edit JDBC URL if needed

DBeaver auto-builds the URL, but you can override it to add SSL or time-out options: jdbc:postgresql://paradedb.mycompany.internal:5432/ecommerce?ssl=true&loginTimeout=20.

4. Test and save

Click Test Connection. A green status means ParadeDB accepted the handshake.Hit Finish to persist.

What connection string syntax does ParadeDB use?

Because ParadeDB is wire-compatible with PostgreSQL, use standard PostgreSQL syntax: postgresql://user:password@host:port/dbname?param=value.

How to run your first query?

Open the new connection, right-click ▶ SQL Editor, paste SELECT id, name, price FROM "Products" ORDER BY price DESC LIMIT 10;, and press Ctrl + Enter.

Best practices for ParadeDB connections

Enable Keep‐alive in the driver properties for long-running dashboards, use SSL in production, and store credentials in DBeaver’s secure vault.

Common mistakes to avoid

Wrong driver choice—pick PostgreSQL, not Generic JDBC.Mismatched ports—ParadeDB defaults to 5432 unless changed in postgresql.conf.

Troubleshooting tips

Connection refused? Verify ParadeDB’s listen_addresses. Authentication failed? Confirm the user exists via \du. SSL errors? Match sslmode between server and client.

Why How to Connect ParadeDB to DBeaver in PostgreSQL is important

How to Connect ParadeDB to DBeaver in PostgreSQL Example Usage


-- List top customers by total spend
SELECT c.id, c.name, SUM(o.total_amount) AS lifetime_value
FROM "Customers" c
JOIN "Orders"   o ON o.customer_id = c.id
GROUP BY c.id, c.name
ORDER BY lifetime_value DESC
LIMIT 20;

How to Connect ParadeDB to DBeaver in PostgreSQL Syntax


jdbc:postgresql://<HOST>:<PORT>/<DATABASE>?user=<USER>&password=<PASSWORD>&ssl=<true|false>&loginTimeout=<SECONDS>

Example (ecommerce stack):
jdbc:postgresql://paradedb.internal:5432/ecommerce?user=analyst&password=secret&ssl=true

Common Mistakes

Using the Generic JDBC driver instead of the native PostgreSQL driver Why it’s wrong: Generic lacks ParadeDB-specific optimizations and may mis-handle data types. Fix: Select the built-in PostgreSQL driver during connection setup.
Forgetting to open ParadeDB’s port in the firewall Why it’s wrong: DBeaver cannot reach the server, giving a timeout. Fix: Allow inbound traffic on 5432 (or your custom port) for the client machine’s IP.