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PostgreSQL 12 is enabled on ElephantSQL

We’re happy to announce that Postgres12 is enabled for ElephantSQL. PostgreSQL v12 comes with some significant improvements in regards to performance, space utilization, security, and monitoring. In this blog post, we aim to highlight the features of this version and how they will benefit you as an ElephantSQL user

New Azure regions enabled for ElephantSQL

We’re happy to let you know that we have enabled new Azure regions for ElephantSQL.

Get better insight into your upcoming invoices

We are offering a more transparent billing. You now have full insight into upcoming invoices.

AWS Bahrain now supported

Great news! ElephantSQL customers are now able to create their cluster in AWS-Middle-East (Bahrain).

Free and shared PostgreSQL databases now available in more regions

Many new regions are now available for our shared instances: Tiny Turtle, Simple Spider, Crazy Cat, Pretty Panda.

AWS Hongkong now supported

The team behind ElephantSQL is happy to announce that we now offer support for AWS Hongkong.

Updated Documentation for ElephantSQL APIs

The documentation for ElephantSQL API:s has been updated and moved to its own place. Read up about how you can create your instances, set up alarms, or restart your cluster via the APIs.

Teams and SAML improvements

A set of highly requested team and user management features has arrived. Multiple teams, transfer subscriptions, SAML enforced roles and turning off password based logins.

Fork a new ElephantSQL instance from any PostgreSQL server!

We’re happy to let you know that you’re now able to fork a new ElephantSQL instance from any Postgres server!

Schedule backup for your dedicated instance

You are now able to schedule your backups and run away from peak business hours, a possibility avaliable for your dedicated instances!