# Connect with SQL Workbench

> **📝 Note**: When using a third-party SQL client or development tool, you must first [add a database user](https://docs.singlestore.com/cloud/user-and-workspace-administration/manage-database-users.md) to log into a SingleStore Helios database.

To connect to SingleStore Helios from SQL Workbench:

1. Open SQL Workbench, and then open the **Connectors** window.

   **Note**: Some users have reported issues connecting with SQL Workbench v8 and have recommended using v6 instead.

2. In the **Select Connection Profile** window, select or enter the following information:

   * A name for your connection, for example **test-connection**.
   * **Driver**: From the list, select **MySQL (com.mysql.jdbc.Driver)**. This Driver requires the [MySQL Java connector](http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/).
   * **URL**: Enter the connection string in the `jdbc:mysql://<hostname>:<port>` format.

     Refer to [SingleStore Helios Endpoints](https://docs.singlestore.com/cloud/connect-to-singlestore/singlestore-helios-endpoints.md) to determine the endpoint (`host:port`) of your deployment.
   * **Username**: The SingleStore database username. Enter `admin`.
   * **Password**: The password for the SingleStore database user.

3. Complete the other fields as required.

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4. Select **OK**. The SQL Workbench window opens. You can issue queries in the top pane and view results in the bottom pane.

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Modified at: September 26, 2025

Source: [/cloud/connect-to-singlestore/connect-with-sql-workbench/](https://docs.singlestore.com/cloud/connect-to-singlestore/connect-with-sql-workbench/)

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