# Security requirements

The user specified in the General tab when [Setting general connection properties](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/May2026/Content/Replicate/Main/PostgreSQL/set_up_postgresql_db_as_target.htm) must be a registered user in the PostgreSQL database.

In addition, the following privileges must be granted:

* Can login

* Create databases

  Information noteIf the target schema already exists in the database, the "Create databases" privilege is not required.