Connect to a database

Every engine uses the same flow: + New Connection -> pick a type -> fill the form -> Test -> Save, with fields that match that engine. New databases follow the same flow as they are added.

The Test button validates your credentials and reachability before you save. A green Connected badge means you are good to go.

PostgreSQL
MySQL / MariaDB
SQLite
MongoDB
Redis

Field	Notes
Host / Port	e.g. `localhost` / `5432`
Database	the default database to open
User / Password	always required
SSL	see Secure connections

Field	Notes
Host / Port	e.g. `localhost` / `3306`
Database	optional, leave blank to browse all
User / Password	required

SQLite is file-based, so there is no host, port, or credentials.

Choose SQLite

Pick SQLite as the type.

Select the file

Click Browse and choose your .db or .sqlite file.

Save

The database opens in the sidebar.

Field	Notes
Connection string	`mongodb://...` or `mongodb+srv://...` (Atlas)
Or host / port / auth	enter the components individually
Database	optional

Redis auth varies by version: no auth (local/dev), password only (Redis < 6), or username + password (Redis 6+ ACL).

Field	Notes
Host / Port	e.g. `localhost` / `6379`
Username	optional (ACL)
Password	optional
Database index	`0`-`15`

Next steps

Secure connections

SSL/TLS, SSH tunnel, and AWS RDS IAM auth.

Manage connections

Organize connections into folders and favorites.

Free and PRO Secure connections

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Secure connections

Manage connections

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