Hi! I installed GitLab using Docker image as stated here https://docs.gitlab.com/omnibus/docker/ Now Inside the docker instance with sudo docker exec -i -t gitlab /bin/bash How can I access the postgresql instance using psql client? I tried this with no luck psql -h localhost -U gitlab -p 5432 …

This should help you: sudo -u gitlab-psql /opt/gitlab/embedded/bin/psql -h "/var/opt/gitlab/postgresql" -d gitlabhq_production The server is listen on a socket.

GitLab Docker access postgres instance

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pguinet January 15, 2026, 2:32pm 3

Still accurate in 2026. Thank you.

ps: if needed, install sudo with

apt update
apt install sudo

inside the Gitlab container.

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