> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.layerrail.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managed PostgreSQL overview

> Create and operate LayerRail-managed PostgreSQL databases with automated backups, version upgrades, monitoring, and vertical resizing.

LayerRail-managed PostgreSQL gives your project a database without making you provision every server component by hand.

Use it for web apps, SaaS backends, dashboards, queues, and services that need a reliable relational database.

## Create managed PostgreSQL

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open PostgreSQL Databases">
    In the LayerRail console, open your project and choose **PostgreSQL Databases**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Create PostgreSQL Database">
    Choose the create card to open the database form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a location">
    Choose the same location as the application or VM that will connect to the database.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a size">
    Start with a small plan for development. Use larger plans for production or heavier workloads.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the database">
    Submit the form and wait for the database state to become ready.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Instance overview

The database page shows:

* Database name and ID.
* Location.
* State.
* Connection details.
* Networking controls.
* Backup and operational information.

## Good defaults

LayerRail keeps the default PostgreSQL experience familiar:

* Standard PostgreSQL connection strings.
* Project-scoped access.
* Private networking support.
* Firewall-aware access.
* Upgrade-friendly sizing.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connection" icon="plug" href="/managed-postgresql/connection" />

  <Card title="Networking" icon="network-wired" href="/managed-postgresql/networking" />

  <Card title="Backup and restore" icon="rotate-left" href="/managed-postgresql/backup-and-restore" />

  <Card title="Virtual machines" icon="server" href="/virtual-machines/overview" />
</CardGroup>