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# Connection string

The **Connection string** entry is used to connect to databases, typically through scripting. Since the connection string must be manually entered based on the provider, this entry serves to securely store the necessary connection details. It also simplifies reuse by allowing quick access and copy actions directly from the entry.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6060_2025_3.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="182.79998779296875">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTIONS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Workspace</strong></td><td>Specifies the type of database you are connecting to.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data provider</strong></td><td>Defines the data provider that will be used for the connection.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Connection string</strong></td><td>Selects the <em><strong>…</strong></em> to open the <em><strong>Connection properties</strong></em> window. It allows you to configure and test a connection to a database, including settings such as <em><strong>workspace</strong></em>, <em><strong>provider</strong></em>, <em><strong>timeout</strong></em>, <em><strong>host</strong></em>, and <em><strong>credentials</strong></em>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Host</strong></td><td>Host name of the database.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>Username used to authenticate to the host.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Password used to authenticate to the host.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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