Connect your data

Basedash supports a wide range of data sources, making it easy to connect and visualize your data. You can connect directly to SQL databases or data warehouses.

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Supported data sources

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SQL databases

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• PlanetScale
• Cloud Spanner

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Data warehouses

• BigQuery
• Snowflake
• ClickHouse

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Connection methods

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Direct connection

1. From your Basedash dashboard, click on “Add Data Source”
2. Select your database type
3. Enter your connection details:
   • Host
   • Port
   • Database name
   • Username
   • Password
4. Click “Test Connection” to verify
5. Save your connection

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SSH tunnel

For enhanced security, you can connect through SSH:

1. Follow the direct connection steps
2. Enable “Connect via SSH” option
3. Add our IP (24.199.77.73) to your allowlist
4. Provide SSH credentials
5. Test and save the connection

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Security

All connections are encrypted and secure. Basedash:

• Uses HTTPS/TLS for all connections
• Encrypts credentials with AES-256
• Only requires read access to your data
• Is SOC 2 Type II compliant

For more details about security, check out our security documentation.