# Waiting for PostgreSQL 19 - Allow log\_min\_messages to be set per process type

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Published: 2026-02-21T19:05:27Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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Topics: [PostgreSQL](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/postgresql.md>), [Processes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/processes.md>), [Process](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/process.md>)

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## AI overview

A PostgreSQL 19 change allows log_min_messages to be configured separately for different process types. The article explains the change and lists examples of supported backend and background process types.

## Source excerpt

On 9th of February 2026, Álvaro Herrera committed patch: Allow log_min_messages to be set per process type Change log_min_messages from being a single element to a comma-separated list of type:level elements, with 'type' representing a process type, and 'level' being a log level to use for that type of process. The list must also ... Continue reading "Waiting for PostgreSQL 19 - Allow log_min_messages to be set per process type"