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Use SSH tunnel connect database

  1. Select database type:
    • Click “New Connection” or “Connection Manager”
    • Select from the list of supported databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)

  1. Configure database connection:
    • Hostname: Typically enter 127.0.0.1 or localhost (since it will be forwarded locally via an SSH tunnel)
    • Port: The local port of the database on the SSH server (e.g., MySQL defaults to 3306)
    • Database name
    • Username and password

  1. Configure SSH tunnel:
    • Check “Use SSH tunnel” or similar option
    • SSH host: SSH server address
    • SSH port: Typically 22
    • SSH username
    • Authentication method:
    • Password: Enter SSH password
      • Key: Select the private key file (typically in .ppk or .pem format)
      • Local Port: The local port SteelSQL will connect to (e.g., 63307)
    • Remote Host and Port: The database address on the SSH server (possibly localhost) and port
    • Click “Test Connection” to verify the configuration is correct
    • Save the connection configuration after successful verification

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