| title | Connect via SQL Shell |
|---|---|
| summary | Learn how to connect to your TiDB cluster via SQL Shell. |
In TiDB Cloud SQL Shell, you can try TiDB SQL, test out TiDB's compatibility with MySQL quickly, and administer database user privileges.
Note:
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To connect to your TiDB cluster using SQL shell, perform the following steps:
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Log in to the TiDB Cloud console and navigate to the Clusters page of your project.
Tip:
You can use the combo box in the upper-left corner to switch between organizations, projects, and clusters.
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Click the name of your target cluster to go to its cluster overview page, and then click Settings > Networking in the left navigation pane.
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On the Networking page, click Web SQL Shell in the upper-right corner.
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On the prompted Enter password line, enter the root password of the current cluster. Then your application is connected to the TiDB cluster.