# Modify a PostgreSQL Cluster

After creation, you can modify the name, properties, configuration details, upgrade the cluster version, and the maintenance period of a PostgreSQL cluster.

To restore a cluster, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **PostgreSQL**.

2\. Click **Edit** in the **OPTIONS** column.

![Select Edit](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7a915a49f4424f56b5342ccbc7652fe95594e0cc%2Fpostgres-cluster-edit.png?alt=media\&token=074db8df-8492-4e7b-a4c5-973adef2157a)

a. Alternatively, you can select a cluster from the list by clicking on its name or by selecting **Details** in the **OPTIONS** column.

![Alternative edit option](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-af54a17bc63cb13c77190d3b2602b55b8640f163%2Fpostgres-manage-cluster.png?alt=media)

b. Select **Edit** in the **Cluster details** tab.

![Edit option](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-210d9b8dfbf50977789cd382f3ae53bdae9959c3%2Fpostgres-cluster-edit-alternate.png?alt=media)

3\. The **Edit** window displays the details of the cluster. You can edit the following:

* **Properties:** Modify the name of the cluster.
* **Cluster configuration:** Update the PostgreSQL version and the number of instances.
* **Instance configuration:** Modify the number of CPUs utilized, RAM size, or the storage.
* **Network configuration:** Displays the name of the data center, the associated LAN, and the dedicated private IP address.
* **Maintenance period (optional):** Displays the stipulated day of the week and the time scheduled for the maintenance window.
* **Delete cluster:** Select to delete the respective cluster. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Delete a PostgreSQL Cluster</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/databases/postgresql/how-tos/delete-cluster).

![Edit cluster](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ad7ef38b8a28eb4270e8ba48ec49f54c70dad838%2Fpostgres-cluster-edit-window.png?alt=media)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The **STATE** of the respective PostgreSQL cluster is set to **Busy** when the update process is in progress.
{% endhint %}