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josh-heyer authored Nov 29, 2023
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To uninstall PostgreSQL on a Mac system:

!!! Note Data is not deleted
This uninstaller will remove the application but, to avoid data loss, will
leave in place the Postgres data directory and the postgres user that was
created to manage the installation. The uninstaller will popup a message
confirming what it has not been removed at the end of its run.
!!!

1. Invoke the uninstaller:

```
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1. You're prompted for a password. If your user has admin rights on macOS, enter your password. Otherwise, enter the user name and password of a user with admin rights.

The uninstaller opens and asks if you want to uninstall the entire application or individual components.
The uninstaller opens and asks if you want to uninstall the entire application or individual components.

![Remove the entire application or components](/installing/images/remove_the_entire_application_or_components.png)

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1. When the uninstaller completes, select **OK**.

![The Uninstallation is completed](/installing/images/mac_uninstallation_completed.png)


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