> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tessell.com/tessell/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tessell.com/tessell/database-engines/tessell-for-postgresql/db-services/readme-postgresql/homepage-postgresql/databases-postgresql.md). # Databases The Databases tab presents a tabular view of all databases created within your database service. *** ## What columns and statuses appear in the Databases table? | Column | Description | | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Name** | Database name — unique within your database service. | | **Status** | Current runtime state of the database (see table below). | | **Created** | Date and time the database was created. | | **Connection Endpoint** | Hostname for the database; click **See Details** for Service URL, Host, Port, and Username. | #### Database status reference | Status | Description | | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **READY** | The database is up and running. Connections are allowed once it reaches READY status. | | **DOWN** | The database is down. No connections are allowed. | | **STOPPED** | The database is not running and is completely shut down. | | **CREATING** | Database creation is triggered and the creation process is in progress. | | **DELETING** | Database deletion is triggered and the deletion process is in progress. | | **FAILED** | Database start failed. | | **STOPPING** | Database stop is triggered and the stopping process is in progress. | | **STARTING** | Database start is triggered and the starting process is in progress. | *** ## How do I create or delete a database? ### Steps to add a database 1. Click **+ Add Database** (top-right of the Databases tab). > **Note:** Databases should always be added using the Tessell UI. 2. Specify a database name. A database name must start with a letter or underscore, contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores, and be at most 63 characters long. 3. Click **Add**. As an alternative, use the **Code** button (bottom-left) to view, copy, or download the API call for adding a database in Shell, Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, or PowerShell. ### Steps to delete a database Click the ellipsis icon on the right side of the database row → select **Delete**.

Figure 1 — Databases tab

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