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name: databases-for-postgresql-ts-max-connections
title: How do I increase the max_connections on my IBM Cloud® Databases for PostgreSQL deployment?
description: If you encounter an error when attempting to increase the `max_connections` on your IBM Cloud® Databases for PostgreSQL deployment, review these solutions.
last-updated: 2022-08-10
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# How do I increase the max_connections on my IBM Cloud® Databases for PostgreSQL deployment?
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If you encounter an error when attempting to increase the `max_connections` on your IBM Cloud® Databases for PostgreSQL deployment, review these solutions.
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You receive a `superuser` error message when attempting the increase the `max_connections` on your IBM Cloud® Databases for PostgreSQL deployment.
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Review the following information to troubleshoot and resolve your `max_connections` issues:
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* The preferred method for this process is to use [Connection Pooling](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/databases-for-postgresql?topic=databases-for-postgresql-managing-connections&format=markdown#connection-pooling). Connection pooling prevents you from exceeding the connection limit and ensures that connections from your applications are being handled efficiently.{: .note}
* Alternatively, see [Changing your IBM Cloud® Databases for PostgreSQL configuration](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/databases-for-postgresql?topic=databases-for-postgresql-changing-configuration&format=markdown) and [Managing connections](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/databases-for-postgresql?topic=databases-for-postgresql-managing-connections&interface=cli&format=markdown).