---
title: PostgreSQL extension (preview)
titleSuffix: Azure Data Studio
description: PostgreSQL extension (preview) for Azure Data Studio
ms.custom: "seodec18"
ms.date: "03/19/2019"
ms.reviewer: "alayu; sstein"
ms.prod: sql
ms.technology: azure-data-studio
ms.topic: conceptual
author: "rachel-msft"
ms.author: "raagyema"
---

# PostgreSQL extension (preview)

The PostgreSQL extension (preview) enables you to connect to, query, and develop for Postgres using the capabilities of Azure Data Studio. 

The Azure Data Studio functionality available for PostgreSQL includes:

- Connection manager & query editor
- Customizable dashboards & insight widgets
- Code snippets
- [Integrated terminal](integrated-terminal.md)
- [Keyboard shortcuts](keyboard-shortcuts.md)
- [Source control integration](source-control.md)
- [Workspace & user settings](settings.md)


## Install the PostgreSQL extension (preview)

If you don't already have Azure Data Studio installed, see its [install instructions](download.md).

1. Select the extensions icon from the sidebar in Azure Data Studio.
   ![Extensions icon](media/extensions/postgresql-extension/extensions-icon.png)

2. Type 'postgresql' into the search bar. Select the PostgreSQL extension.

3. Select **Install**. Once installed, select **Reload** to activate the extension in Azure Data Studio.


## Next steps

Learn [how to connect and query Postgres from Azure Data Studio](quickstart-postgres.md).