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What is a PostgreSQL connection string and how do I use it?

A connection string contains your database host, port, username, password, and database name in one URL. SaveOn displays yours in your dashboard — just cop

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What is a PostgreSQL connection string and how do I use it?

A connection string contains your database host, port, username, password, and database name in one URL. SaveOn displays yours in your dashboard — just copy and paste into your .env file.

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