How to Fix PostgreSQL SSL Errors in Skippr

April 2026

PostgreSQL SSL errors usually mean the server and client disagree on TLS requirements. Here is how to fix that in a Skippr source connection.

Short Answer

PostgreSQL SSL errors usually mean the server expects different TLS settings than the client is using. Fix the mismatch between the Postgres connection parameters and the server's actual SSL requirement.

That usually means checking whether the server requires SSL, whether the connection string already sets SSL parameters, and whether the certificate settings match the environment.

Why This Error Happens

TLS mismatches often look like generic connection failures, but they are usually plain configuration errors.

• The Postgres server requires SSL but the connection was attempted without the right SSL parameters.
• The connection string includes SSL requirements that do not match the target environment.
• The target server certificate chain is not trusted by the machine running Skippr.

How to Fix It with Skippr

Check the SSL parameters in the Postgres connection string first. Once the source connection matches the server's TLS expectation, Skippr can continue normally.

• Confirm whether the Postgres server requires SSL, allows it, or expects a specific verification mode.
• Review the connection string or source connection parameters for SSL settings.
• If the database uses a private CA, install or reference the expected certificate chain.
• Reconnect the Postgres source and retry the pipeline.

When Skippr Is the Better Path

This is another case where explicit source config beats hidden magic. Once the source connection is right, the same Skippr run still handles raw loading, dbt generation, and validation.

That keeps the complexity where it belongs: in the secure source connection settings instead of scattered across extra tools.