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# RDS PostgreSQL

> Amazon RDS PostgreSQL is AWS's fully managed PostgreSQL database service. Evidence syncs your RDS PostgreSQL data automatically, keeping your reports up to date.

## Add New Connector

To add a RDS PostgreSQL connector:

1. Select **Connectors** in the left sidebar and click "New Connector"
2. Select **RDS PostgreSQL** from the list of connectors
3. Fill in the connection details below and click "Create Connector"
4. Select the schemas and tables you want to sync
5. Configure your sync schedule

<Note>
  Your Amazon RDS PostgreSQL database must have TLS/SSL enabled. Evidence requires encrypted connections for security.

  Ensure your RDS instance's security group allows inbound connections on the PostgreSQL port (default 5432). See [IP Whitelisting](/core-concepts/data-sources#ip-whitelisting) for the list of IP addresses to allow.
</Note>

## Connection Options

<ResponseField name="Host" type="text" required>
  The RDS PostgreSQL endpoint hostname (e.g., myinstance.abc123.us-east-1.rds.amazonaws.com)
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Port" type="number" required>
  The port number for your RDS PostgreSQL instance
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="User" type="text" required>
  The username for database authentication
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Password" type="password" required>
  The password for database authentication
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Database" type="text" required>
  The name of the database to connect to
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Connection Type" type="select" required>
  How to connect to your database
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Trust SSL/TLS Certificates" type="checkbox">
  Automatically trust the server's SSL/TLS certificates. Enable this for RDS PostgreSQL databases that use AWS certificate authorities.
</ResponseField>

### SSH Tunnel Options

If using SSH Tunnel connection type:

<ResponseField name="SSH Host" type="text" required>
  The hostname of your SSH server (e.g., a bastion host in your VPC)
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="SSH Port" type="number" required>
  The port number for SSH connection
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="SSH User" type="text" required>
  The username for SSH authentication
</ResponseField>

## Additional Resources

* [Fivetran RDS PostgreSQL Documentation](https://fivetran.com/docs/connectors/databases/postgresql/amazon-rds-setup-guide)