restart postgres server

I know it is a stupid question but I have zero knowledge on programming and the programmer that take care of my server is on holiday…

The postgres server is down and I want to know how to restart it?

When I login as root and tape postmaster I get this:


"root" execution of the PostgreSQL server is not permitted.

The server must be started under an unprivileged user id to prevent
a possible system security compromise. See the documentation for
more information on how to properly start the server.

That command I have to use to restart the postgres server?

Thanks for any help!
jb00

 

 

 

 

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