How to Create a PostgreSQL Database Instance on Google Cloud SQL

Need a reliable, managed PostgreSQL database without the hassle of manual server management? Google Cloud SQL makes it incredibly simple to spin up a production-ready PostgreSQL instance in minutes.

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to set up a PostgreSQL instance on Google Cloud using the Cloud SQL service — perfect for developers, startups, and anyone building web or mobile apps.

The video walks you through the complete process:

• Signing into the Google Cloud Console and navigating to Cloud SQL
• Creating a new PostgreSQL instance (choosing version like PostgreSQL 14 or 15)
• Setting up Instance ID, secure password, and password policies
• Selecting machine type (CPU + RAM), storage (SSD with auto-increase), and region (e.g., Mumbai)
• Configuring networking — including public IP access and SSL connections for security
• Enabling automatic backups, point-in-time recovery, and maintenance windows
• Finalizing and launching the instance (takes around 5 minutes)

Once created, you’ll get the public IP address and connection details so you can connect using tools like DBeaver, pgAdmin, TablePlus, or directly from your applications.

This managed approach saves you from installing and maintaining PostgreSQL on a VM yourself. It’s ideal for both development/testing and production workloads.