# Connect to EMQX Tables Using DBeaver

[DBeaver](https://dbeaver.io/) is a free, open-source, cross-platform database management tool that supports a wide range of databases. Its intuitive interface and rich feature set make it a popular choice for developers, analysts, and database administrators.

You can use DBeaver to connect to EMQX Tables via MySQL database drivers.

## Steps to Connect

1. Open DBeaver and click **New Database Connection** from the toolbar.
2. In the connection wizard, select **MySQL(Old)** and click **Next**.
   - If prompted, install the MySQL driver.
3. In the **Connection Settings**, select **Connect by**: `Host`, and enter the following details:
   > You can find these credentials on your EMQX Tables **Deployment Overview** page in the Console.
   
   - **Host**: `{YOUR_EMQX_TABLES_PUBLIC_HOST}`
   - **Port**: `4002`
   - **Database**: `{YOUR_EMQX_TABLES_DB_NAME}`
   - **Username**: `{YOUR_EMQX_TABLES_USERNAME}`
   - **Password**: `{YOUR_EMQX_TABLES_PASSWORD}`
4. Click **Test Connection** to verify the setup.
5. If successful, click **Finish** to save and create the connection.

> **Note**: EMQX Tables supports encrypted connections by default (TLS). Ensure your MySQL driver in DBeaver supports SSL if required.