Connecting to Your Data

Learn how to connect EzuneDB to your databases, configure secure connections, and manage your data sources.

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Adding a Database Connection

Follow these steps to connect your database to EzuneDB:

1

Click "Manage Sources"

Located in the sidebar on the left side of your dashboard

2

Click "Add New Source"

This will open the database connection form

3

Fill in your database details

Name

Give your connection a friendly name (e.g., "Sales Database")

Database Type

Select your database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

Host

Your database server address

Port

Usually automatic, but you can change if needed

Username

Your database username

Password

Your database password

Advanced Connection Options

SSL Connection

When to use

For secure connections over the internet, especially when connecting to cloud databases or remote servers.

How to enable

Check "Use SSL" in the connection form and select your SSL mode (require, prefer, or disable).

SSH Tunnel

When to use

When your database is behind a firewall or only accessible through a jump server.

Setup process

Enable SSH tunnel and provide SSH server details including host, port, username, and authentication method.

Authentication options

Choose from password authentication, SSH key file, or SSH agent for secure access.

Testing Your Connection

After entering your database details, it's important to test the connection before saving:

✓

Click "Test Connection"

This verifies that EzuneDB can reach your database with the provided credentials

✓

If successful

You'll see a success message. Click "Save" to store your connection securely

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If it fails

Double-check your connection details, network settings, and database permissions, then try again

Managing Your Connections

Once you have database connections set up, you can manage them efficiently:

Edit

Update connection details, change passwords, or modify settings

Delete

Remove connections you no longer need from your workspace

Refresh

Update the list of available databases and test connectivity

Monitor

Check connection status and view usage statistics

Common Connection Issues

"Cannot connect to database"

  • • Check that your database server is running
  • • Verify your username and password are correct
  • • Ensure your database is accessible from your network
  • • Test the connection using your database management tool first

"SSL connection failed"

  • • Try disabling SSL if your database doesn't require it
  • • Check that your SSL certificate is valid and not expired
  • • Contact your database administrator for SSL configuration details
  • • Verify SSL mode settings match your database requirements
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