Can we directly use Teable’s PostgreSQL server?

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We’d like to connect straight to Teable’s Postgres (e.g., via pgAdmin/psql) and maybe write data there. Will that be safe? Will Teable still show the data correctly? Can we point Teable to our existing DB?

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No. Teable needs full control of its own PostgreSQL database. Direct access (read/write) bypasses Teable’s logic and can corrupt data.

Why not:

  1. No existing DB reuse – Teable manages its own schema and data.
  2. Logic bypass – Direct writes skip permissions, validations, triggers, caches, etc., leading to inconsistencies.

What is supported:

  • Use Teable’s APIs/Webhooks/SDKs for safe integrations and data sync.