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How to update roles/permissions for Postgres "Dev" Database in App Platform

Posted on March 6, 2025
Databases DigitalOcean App Platform Managed Databases Database Dev/Management App Platform
Asked by etxdev

Hi everyone,

I’m experimenting with DigitalOcean App Platform and its managed PostgreSQL database for development. I’m running into an issue where I can’t create new schemas outside of the default public schema.

Is there a recommended way to create a user role with the necessary permissions to create schemas in other namespaces?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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Bobby Iliev

Site Moderator

• March 9, 2025

Hey!

Dev databases on App Platform are limited by design, you can’t create new schemas or databases, and permissions are restricted to basic usage within the default DB. This is mentioned in the docs here:

https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform/how-to/manage-databases/

If you need more control (like creating schemas or managing roles), the best option is to use a DigitalOcean Managed PostgreSQL database, which gives you full access and flexibility: