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PostgreSQL pg_dump — Save output

Save standard output and errors to a text file. Base task: Create a PostgreSQL custom-format backup.

Copy-ready commandPostgreSQL pg_dump — Save output
pg_dump -Fc database_name > backup.dump > command-results.txt 2>&1

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Appropriate database client and connection
Permissions
Database privileges vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Save output

Save standard output and errors to a text file.

pg_dump -Fc database_name > backup.dump > command-results.txt 2>&1

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.