Unable to Change Ownership of cron Table in Azure PostgreSQL

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Unable to Change Ownership of cron Table in Azure PostgreSQL

Ahmed Gamal 0

Dear Team,

I am experiencing an issue with Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server, where I am unable to change the ownership of the cron table. The table is currently owned by azuresu and due to Azure's restricted SUPERUSER access, I cannot execute the standard ALTER TABLE command to transfer ownership.

Issue Details:

Database Type: Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server
Table Name: cron
Current Owner: azuresu
Error Encountered: Lack of necessary privileges to change table ownership

Given the restrictions on SUPERUSER privileges in Azure PostgreSQL, I would appreciate guidance on how to proceed with transferring ownership of the cron table.

Mallaiah Sangi 95 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-10T02:56:12.1433333+00:00
Hi @ahmed gamal

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

As per my understanding, your unable to change the ownership of the table.

To change or modify the table’s owner, use the “ALTER TABLE” command followed by the selected “table’s name”. After that, use the “OWNER TO” clause followed by the new owner’s name. The following syntax will help you clarify this concern:

ALTER TABLE tab_name OWNER TO new_owner_name;

Please refer to the Microsoft documentation link for a step-by-step guide on how to change the owner of a specific Postgres table using the ALTER TABLE command.

https://commandprompt.com/education/how-to-change-the-table-owner-in-postgresql/

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries. If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know.
Ahmed Gamal 0 Reputation points

2025-03-10T07:40:29.5766667+00:00

Hello @Mallaiah Sangi

I get this error

ERROR: must be owner of schema cron
Mallaiah Sangi 95 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-11T01:58:01.0233333+00:00
Hi @ahmed gamal

To become the owner of a schema in PostgreSQL, you need to have the necessary privileges. Here’s how you can change the owner of a schema to yourself or another user:

Connect to PostgreSQL: First, connect to your PostgreSQL database using a tool like psql or any other PostgreSQL client.

Change Schema Owner: Use the ALTER SCHEMA command to change the owner of the schema. Here’s the syntax:

ALTER SCHEMA schema_name OWNER TO new_owner;

Replace schema_name with the name of your schema and new_owner with your username or the username of the new owner.

Example

If your schema is named cron and you want to change the owner to your_username, the command would look like this:

ALTER SCHEMA cron OWNER TO your_username;

Important Notes

Privileges: Ensure you have the necessary privileges to change the schema owner. Typically, you need to be a superuser or the current owner of the schema.

Database Connection: Make sure you are connected to the correct database where the schema exists. Please find the attached documentation link, which provides more details about user privileges and the schema. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-change-a-user-to-superuser-in-postgresql/

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Mallaiah Sangi 95 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-12T01:43:47.4633333+00:00

Hi @ahmed gamal

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.

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Mallaiah Sangi 95 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-10T02:56:12.1433333+00:00

Hi @ahmed gamal

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

As per my understanding, your unable to change the ownership of the table.

To change or modify the table’s owner, use the “ALTER TABLE” command followed by the selected “table’s name”. After that, use the “OWNER TO” clause followed by the new owner’s name. The following syntax will help you clarify this concern:

ALTER TABLE tab_name OWNER TO new_owner_name;

Please refer to the Microsoft documentation link for a step-by-step guide on how to change the owner of a specific Postgres table using the ALTER TABLE command.

https://commandprompt.com/education/how-to-change-the-table-owner-in-postgresql/

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries. If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know.
Ahmed Gamal 0 Reputation points

2025-03-10T07:40:29.5766667+00:00

Hello @Mallaiah Sangi

I get this error

ERROR: must be owner of schema cron
Mallaiah Sangi 95 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-11T01:58:01.0233333+00:00

Hi @ahmed gamal

To become the owner of a schema in PostgreSQL, you need to have the necessary privileges. Here’s how you can change the owner of a schema to yourself or another user:

Connect to PostgreSQL: First, connect to your PostgreSQL database using a tool like psql or any other PostgreSQL client.

Change Schema Owner: Use the ALTER SCHEMA command to change the owner of the schema. Here’s the syntax:

ALTER SCHEMA schema_name OWNER TO new_owner;

Replace schema_name with the name of your schema and new_owner with your username or the username of the new owner.

Example

If your schema is named cron and you want to change the owner to your_username, the command would look like this:

ALTER SCHEMA cron OWNER TO your_username;

Important Notes

Privileges: Ensure you have the necessary privileges to change the schema owner. Typically, you need to be a superuser or the current owner of the schema.

Database Connection: Make sure you are connected to the correct database where the schema exists. Please find the attached documentation link, which provides more details about user privileges and the schema. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-change-a-user-to-superuser-in-postgresql/

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Mallaiah Sangi 95 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-12T01:43:47.4633333+00:00

Hi @ahmed gamal

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.

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