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Connecting with DBeaver

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If you do not have DBeaver, you can download it from its [website](https://dbeaver.io/download/).

1

### Create a new database connection

Create a new database connection

![new database connection](/docs/img/guides/database/connecting-to-postgres/dbeaver/new_database_connection.png)

2

### Select PostgreSQL

![Selection Menu](/docs/img/guides/database/connecting-to-postgres/dbeaver/select_postgres.png)

3

### Get Your Credentials

On your project dashboard, click [Connect](/dashboard/project/_?showConnect=true), note your session pooler's:

*   host
*   username

You will also need your database's password. If you forgot it, you can generate a new one in the settings.

If you're in an [IPv6 environment](https://github.com/orgs/supabase/discussions/27034) or have the IPv4 Add-On, you can use the direct connection string instead of Supavisor in Session mode.

![database credentials](/docs/img/guides/database/connecting-to-postgres/dbeaver/session_mode.png)

4

### Fill out credentials

In DBeaver's Main menu, add your host, username, and password

![filling out form](/docs/img/guides/database/connecting-to-postgres/dbeaver/filling_credentials.png)

5

### Download certificate

In the [Database Settings](/dashboard/project/_/database/settings), download your SSL certificate.

![filling out form](/docs/img/guides/database/connecting-to-postgres/dbeaver/certificate.png)

6

### Secure your connection

In DBeaver's SSL tab, add your SSL certificate

![filling out form](/docs/img/guides/database/connecting-to-postgres/dbeaver/ssl_tab.png)

7

### Connect

Test your connection and then click finish. You should now be able to interact with your database with DBeaver

![connected dashboard](/docs/img/guides/database/connecting-to-postgres/dbeaver/finished.png)
