Trouble Connecting to TimescaleDB Managed Service from Remote Client

Hello everyone,

I am currently using the Timescale Managed Service to host my TimescaleDB instance; and I have encountered an issue when trying to connect from a remote client. I have set up the instance following the recommended configuration steps; including whitelisting the appropriate IP addresses for inbound connections; but I’m still unable to establish a connection. :upside_down_face:

I am receiving the following error message when attempting to connect from a remote PostgreSQL client: could not connect to server: Connection timed out.
I have rechecked that my IP address is correctly whitelisted in the TimescaleDB Managed Service settings. I also verified that there are no firewall rules on my local network blocking outbound connections to the TimescaleDB instance.

I am using the SSL/TLS connection settings provided in the Timescale console; but I wonder if there’s a specific certificate / configuration I am missing.
The client is running PostgreSQL version 13. Could this be an issue with compatibility; are there any specific settings required to ensure compatibility with TimescaleDB’s managed service?
I have checked Timescale Documentation | Troubleshooting Managed Service for TimescaleDB msbi troubleshooting common problems experienced with Managed Service for TimescaleDB but still need help.

I would appreciate any suggestions for troubleshooting this issue. Has anyone else faced a similar problem when connecting to TimescaleDB from a remote client?

Thank you for your help! :slightly_smiling_face:

Hi Ross, I don’t remember connection issues related to client mismatch versions.

Are you trying to connect with psql? Have you checked that all ports and everything is working? Can you connect to other databases in the same machine?

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