Unable to Change Ownership of cron Table in Azure PostgreSQL

Question

Dear Team,

I am experiencing an issue with Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server, where I am unable to change the ownership of the cron table. The table is currently owned by azuresu and due to Azure's restricted SUPERUSER access, I cannot execute the standard ALTER TABLE command to transfer ownership.

Issue Details:

• Database Type: Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server
• Table Name: cron
• Current Owner: azuresu
• Error Encountered: Lack of necessary privileges to change table ownership

Given the restrictions on SUPERUSER privileges in Azure PostgreSQL, I would appreciate guidance on how to proceed with transferring ownership of the cron table.

Answer 1

Hi @ahmed gamal

To become the owner of a schema in PostgreSQL, you need to have the necessary privileges. Here’s how you can change the owner of a schema to yourself or another user:

1. Connect to PostgreSQL: First, connect to your PostgreSQL database using a tool like psql or any other PostgreSQL client.
2. Change Schema Owner: Use the ALTER SCHEMA command to change the owner of the schema. Here’s the syntax:

ALTER SCHEMA schema_name OWNER TO new_owner;

Replace schema_name with the name of your schema and new_owner with your username or the username of the new owner.

Example

If your schema is named cron and you want to change the owner to your_username, the command would look like this:

ALTER SCHEMA cron OWNER TO your_username;

Important Notes

• Privileges: Ensure you have the necessary privileges to change the schema owner. Typically, you need to be a superuser or the current owner of the schema.
• Database Connection: Make sure you are connected to the correct database where the schema exists. Please find the attached documentation link, which provides more details about user privileges and the schema. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-change-a-user-to-superuser-in-postgresql/

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask.