when i add the listen_addresses = '*' i cannot connect local (with or without pgadmin) as soon as i comment this out i can connect local where the server is installed -- View this message in context: http://www.postgresql-archive.org/listen-addresses-postgresql-9-5-does-not-allow-local-connect-tp5964669.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - admin mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-admin mailing list (pgsql-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-admin