.. _manage-db-connections:

How to Manage Additional Database Connections
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Superset allows users to efficiently manage database connections by providing a user-friendly interface for configuring, testing, and maintaining connections to various data sources. This feature streamlines the process of connecting to databases, making it easier for users to access and analyze their data within the platform and potentially across other platforms or data sources.

1. Go to your platform's Superset site. Remember that you can use the link in the LMS Instructor Tab. Visit :ref:`How to Access Aspects <Course Team Access Aspects>` to refresh your knowledge of this process.

2. Log in to Superset with your administrator credentials.

3. Locate the **Data** section of the **Settings menu**.

4. Access the **Database Connections** option to see the list.

5. Click the **+ Database** button to add a new database connection or the edit icon to edit an existing one.

6. Select the type of database.

.. image:: /_static/database_type.png

7. Provide the required information and click **Connect**.

.. image:: /_static/database_connect.png

8. Adjust the settings for the new connection and click **Finish**.

.. image:: /_static/database_settings.png