diff --git a/content/en/database_monitoring/setup_postgres/selfhosted.md b/content/en/database_monitoring/setup_postgres/selfhosted.md
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--- a/content/en/database_monitoring/setup_postgres/selfhosted.md
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@@ -248,6 +248,8 @@ Installing the Datadog Agent also installs the Postgres check which is required
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+**Note**: Wrap your password in single quotes in case a special character is present.
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 2. [Restart the Agent][10].
 
 ### Collecting logs (optional)