# Using `pg_ctl`

`pg_ctl` is a command-line utility that enables you to manage a PostgreSQL database server. With `pg_ctl`, you can start, stop, and restart the PostgreSQL service, among other tasks.

Learn more from the following resources:

- [@official@pg_ctl](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/app-pg-ctl.html)
- [@article@pg_ctl Tips and Tricks](https://pgdash.io/blog/pgctl-tips-tricks.html)