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title: 'Connect to a Data source'
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description: 'Learn how to connect to an external data-source (PG/MySQL) in NocoDB.'
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tags: ['Data Sources', 'Connect', 'External', 'PG', 'MySQL']
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keywords: ['NocoDB data source', 'connect data source', 'external data source', 'PG data source', 'MySQL data source']
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---
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To connect to an external data source, follow the steps below:
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1. Access Base context menu by clicking on the `Base` name in the left sidebar
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2. Select `Data Sources` tab
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3. Click on `+ New Data Source` button
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4. On the pop-up modal, provide the following details:
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| Field Name | Description |
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|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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| Source Name | Name for this data source for display on NocoDB UI |
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| Database Type | Type of the data source. Currently, NocoDB supports PostgreSQL & MySQL data sources. |
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| Host Address | Hostname of the data source |
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| Port Number | Port number of the data source |
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| Username | Username to connect to the database |
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| Password | Password to connect to the database |
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| Database | Name of the database to connect to |
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| Schema name | Name of the schema to connect to |
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5. Click on `Test Database Connection` button to verify the connection
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6. Wait for the connection to be verified.
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- If the connection is successful, you will see a checkmark next to the `Test Database Connection` button & `Submit` button will be enabled.
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- Click on `Submit` button to save the data source.
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