The version is 9.3 in ubuntu. yes i did it in standalone mode by using this command : //usr/lib/postgresql/9.3/bin/postgres --single -D /var/lib/postgresql/9.3/main -c config_file=/etc/postgresql/9.3/main/postgresql.conf dbname/ -- View this message in context: http://www.postgresql-archive.org/database-is-not-accepting-commands-tp5961831p5962028.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - general mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general