Database write-access on Medusa Cloud

Medusa Cloud now supports write access to the database. This gives teams lower-level control to make direct adjustments using Postgres clients such as Copy to clipboardpsql.

Why now

We originally restricted direct database access to prevent accidental changes that could critically impact the operations of a store. In the early stages of Medusa Cloud, this was the safest default.

As teams have scaled on Medusa Cloud, we’ve seen operational demands expand. This includes correcting corrupted data and making fast adjustments. These tasks that can be time-consuming and frustrating to handle through application-layer functionality alone.

At the same time, our platform has matured with stronger safeguards around access control and recovery. This reduces the risk associated with direct database interaction.

With this in place, we’re now enabling write access to databases on Medusa Cloud.

How it works

Write access is available using the database connection string for an environment and can be found under the project environment settings in the dashboard.

Access is controlled at the organization level. Organization owners can enable or disable write access, providing an intentional control point to prevent unwanted database changes.

Get started

Write access is now available to all Medusa Cloud users. See the documentation for details on usage.