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Connect to your database

Preview

This feature is in Public Preview in the following regions: us-east-1, us-west-2, eu-west-1.

Lakebase Autoscaling is the new version of Lakebase with autoscaling compute, scale-to-zero, branching, and instant restore. For feature comparison with Lakebase Provisioned, see choosing between versions.

Learn how to connect to your Lakebase Postgres project using various clients and authentication methods.

Getting started

Topic

Description

Connection overview

Understand connection strings, authentication methods, and how to connect from apps and frameworks.

Authentication

Learn about OAuth tokens and Postgres password authentication, including token expiration and connection timeouts.

Manage project permissions

Grant and manage permissions to control who can access and manage project resources.

Postgres clients

Connect to your database using standard PostgreSQL client tools:

Client

Description

psql

PostgreSQL's built-in command-line client. Provides direct, interactive access to your database with full Postgres functionality.

pgAdmin

Open source graphical administration tool. Offers a visual interface for managing databases, running queries, and monitoring performance.

DBeaver

Universal database management tool. Supports multiple database types with a rich set of features for database administration.

For more information about using Postgres clients, see Postgres clients.

Built-in tools

Use Lakebase's built-in tools to query and manage your database:

Tool

Description

SQL Editor

Run queries, manage database objects, and explore your data using the web-based SQL editor.

Tables editor

View, edit, and manage data and schemas through a visual interface.

Private connectivity

Topic

Description

Configure Front-end PrivateLink

Lakebase Postgres Autoscaling supports connectivity through Databricks Front-end PrivateLink. Front-end PrivateLink support for Lakebase Postgres Autoscaling is currently in private preview. Contact your Databricks Account Team to enroll.

Next steps