PostgreSQL

How to Manually Install and Configure PostgreSQL 16 from Source on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS

Philip Jensen

24 Apr 2026 — 1 min read

Introduction

At ByteHosting, we understand the importance of having a robust and high-performance database system for your applications. PostgreSQL 16 is the latest version of this powerful open-source database, offering numerous improvements in performance, security, and features. While many prefer installing PostgreSQL via pre-built packages, sometimes you need the latest version directly from source for custom configurations or optimizations. In this guide, we will walk you through how to manually install and configure PostgreSQL 16 from source on an Ubuntu 24.04 VPS, focusing on best practices for performance tuning and stability.

Prerequisites: Setting up your Ubuntu 24.04 VPS

Before we begin, ensure your VPS is running Ubuntu 24.04. We recommend a clean installation to avoid conflicts. You should have root or sudo privileges to install dependencies and configure the system. For this tutorial, we assume you are using a fresh server, but the steps are similar if you have existing setups.

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Downloading PostgreSQL 16 source code

The first step is to download the latest PostgreSQL 16 source code from the official repository. We recommend always fetching the latest stable release to benefit from recent improvements and security patches.

wget https://ftp.postgresql.org/pub/source/v16.0/postgresql-16.0.tar.gz

After downloading, verify the checksum to ensure the integrity of the file:

echo

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