Create Security Group

Configure security group for launch template

You need to allow the following network traffic to your PostgreSQL instance.

• SSH: Allows you to access Linux instance through your terminal

• PostgreSQL: Allows incoming requests for PostgreSQL server

To create a security group for your instance in the launch template,

1. Navigate to your AWS EC2 dashboard.

2. Under "Network & Security", select "Security Groups"

3. Select "Create security group"

4. Security group name (Example): PostgreSQL Server Security

5. Description (Example): Allow PostgreSQL

6. VPC: Select VPC for your instance

7. Security group rules (Inbound): Select add rule and add the following:

   1. SSH: For source, choose "Anywhere"

   2. PostgreSQL: For source, choose "Anywhere"

8. You do not need to change the outbound settings.

9. Tags: Skip tags

10. Select "Create Security Group"

Your security group for your PostgreSQL server is ready to be added to your launch template.