Start/stop PostgreSQL on Mac

Start PostgreSQL:

sudo-u postgres/library/postgresql/9.6/bin/pg_ctl-d/library/postgresql/9.6/data start

Stop PostgreSQL:

sudo-u postgres/library/postgresql/9.6/bin/pg_ctl-d/library/postgresql/9.6/data Stop

Stop PostgreSQL from auto-starting on reboot:

sudo launchctl unload-w/library/launchdaemons/com.edb.launchd.postgresql-9.6.plist

Make PostgreSQL Auto-start on reboot:

sudo launchctl load-w/library/launchdaemons/com.edb.launchd.postgresql-9.6.plist

When the Mac starts, PostgreSQL does not start automatically, or it can be used as a command to stop PostgreSQL:

sudo launchctl unload-w/library/launchdaemons/com.edb.launchd.postgresql-9.6.plist

Automatically start PostgreSQL or as a command to start PostgreSQL:

sudo launchctl unload-w/library/launchdaemons/com.edb.launchd.postgresql-9.6.plist

Start/stop PostgreSQL on Mac