How to open postgres command Line?

Question

I have postgres installed.How to open postgres command Line? When i open command prompt, i have

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.17134.590]
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C:\Users\dhanr>

How to navigate to postgres command Line, as my final goal is to run pg_dump dbname > outfile command.

Answer 1

You should use psql command-line tool.

You can find psql at your installation directory. Example;

C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\10\bin\psql.exe

Answer 2

Go inside bin folder in C drive where Postgres is installed. run following command in git bash or Command prompt: pg_ctl.exe restart -D "" Ex: pg_ctl.exe restart -D "C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\9.6\data"

Another way: type "services.msc" in run popup(windows + R). This will show all services running Select Postgres service from list and click on start/stop/restart.