Installing and Starting pgAdmin 4

Install Options

• Windows - The PostgreSQL installer from EnterpriseDB bundles pgAdmin 4.
• Linux/macOS - distro packages or pip.
• Docker - dpage/pgadmin4 image for server mode.

First Run and Master Password

After install, first run asks for a master password that protects stored server passwords (they are encrypted). One master password covers them all - do not lose it.

Start the App

Launch pgAdmin 4; a browser tab opens at localhost:5050 (desktop mode). Sign in with your master password, and the object browser tree appears on the left.

First Server (Docker example)

docker run -d -p 5050:80 -e PGADMIN_DEFAULT_EMAIL=admin@x.com 
  -e PGADMIN_DEFAULT_PASSWORD=adminpass --name pgadmin dpage/pgadmin4

The container serves the web UI on port 5050.

Key Points

• Installs with PostgreSQL or standalone/Docker.
• A master password shields saved credentials.
• The browser-based UI opens on first run.
• Docker mode is the team/cloud route.