Option 1: Switch to a Trusted User Authentication Method
- Open the PostgreSQL configuration file (
postgresql.conf
) on your local machine. - Locate the line that begins with
#listen_addresses
and remove the #
to uncomment the line. - Change the value after
listen_addresses
to '*'
to allow connections from any IP address. - Save the changes and exit the file.
- Open the
pg_hba.conf
file, which controls client authentication. - Find the line that corresponds to the "admin" user and change the authentication method from
peer
to trust
. - Save the changes and exit the file.
- Restart the PostgreSQL service for the changes to take effect.
- Retry the
pg_restore
command.
Option 2: Use a Different Authentication Method
- Open the
pg_hba.conf
file. - Find the line that corresponds to the "admin" user and change the authentication method from
peer
to a different method such as md5
or password
. - Save the changes and exit the file.
- Restart the PostgreSQL service for the changes to take effect.
- Retry the
pg_restore
command.
Note: Using trust
or a non-secure authentication method (like md5
or password
) is not recommended for production systems. It is advisable to use stronger authentication methods and provide proper credentials for database access.
Remember to exercise caution when modifying PostgreSQL configuration files, as incorrect changes can lead to security vulnerabilities or service disruptions.