listenaddresses
Listen_addresses is a PostgreSQL server configuration parameter that controls which network interfaces the server binds to for TCP/IP client connections. It does not affect local Unix-domain socket connections, which use a separate mechanism.
The value is a comma-separated list of host names or IP addresses. Common options include localhost (loopback
Default behavior varies by installation, but many defaults restrict listening to the local machine for security.
Changes to listen_addresses take effect when the server configuration is reloaded (not necessarily restarted). A configuration
Security considerations are important: exposing listen_addresses to widely reachable networks increases the potential attack surface. When
In practice, the parameter works in concert with port settings and host-based authentication to define who