Re: pg_hba.conf + all + trust = Ident authentication failed for user "postgres"

In postgresql.conf I have "#listen_addresses = 'localhost'" and I am logged in
directly into the box, without telnet, ssh or whatever.

But "psql -U postgres -h localhost" DID WORK (after I entered the password) and
that's a big step forward, thanks.

I'm still not sure why I needed to enter the password, though... my idea of
"trust" is somewhat different...


--- Andy Shellam <andy.shellam@mailnetwork.co.uk> wrote:

> No you're right, there shouldn't be anything in pg_ident.conf.
>
> Check in your postgresql.conf file, and set "listen_interfaces" to *, so it
> listens on TCP/IP (if not already.)
>
> Then try connecting with "psql -U postgres -h localhost" and see if that
> lets you on.  Also check your postgresql.conf file is not forcing pgSQL to
> look elsewhere for your config files.
>
> Andy
>




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