Create Database
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You can create PostGIS databases via your QWC2 control panel.

You can create emtpy PostGIS databases or databases from GeoPackages, Shapefiles, or PostgreSQL Dump Files.

Below, we'll create a new, empty PostGIS database.


1. Go to PostGIS

On the PostGIS Menu, click the Import tab

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2.  Check the  "Only create PostGIS database" checkbox


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3. Enter the name of your new database.


Set your map layer(s) to use your new Data Source

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4. Click Create


You can retrieve the database connection information at any time by clicking the Connection link.