I would really like for my PostgreSQL database to start when I visit the URL.
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Faz Jay
I really want my PostgreSQL database to start automatically when I visit the URL. The long wait, along with responses like "waiting for database" or "Cannot GET /," prevents the database from launching correctly. It's a simple request, but it should be expected that a paid service performs reliably. Instead, I have to repeatedly refresh the browser or restart the database from my render dashboard. This experience makes it tempting to switch to another provider's database rather than continue struggling to get things running smoothly. It's 2026, what will it take to sort out this frustrating quirk of Render's PostgreSQL service?
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