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databricks Platform · Updated May 21, 2026

Postgres password authentication is now disabled by default for new Lakebase…

New Lakebase Autoscaling projects now have native Postgres password authentication disabled by default.

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What it does

New Lakebase Autoscaling projects now have native Postgres password authentication disabled by default. Existing Autoscaling projects are unaffected. To allow native Postgres roles to connect with static passwords, enable password connections in project settings.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

New Lakebase Autoscaling projects now have native Postgres password authentication disabled by default. Existing Autoscaling projects are unaffected.

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Key takeaway
New Lakebase Autoscaling projects now have native Postgres password authentication disabled by default.
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