# Connect with SQL Developer

To connect to SingleStore from SQL Developer:

1. Download a MySQL connector for Java, for example, [MySQL Connector Java 8.0.24](https://packages.atlassian.com/maven-external/mysql/mysql-connector-java/8.0.24/mysql-connector-java-8.0.24.jar).

2. Open SQL Developer, and add a new third-party connector. Select **Preferences > Database > Third Party Drivers**.

3. Select **Add Entry**, and then add the **.jar** file downloaded earlier.

4. Create a new connection, select **Connections > New Connection**.

5. In the **New / Select Database Connection** dialog, select or enter the following information:

   * **Name**: A name for your connection, for example **SingleStoreDB**.
   * **Database Type**: From the list, select **MySQL**.
   * **Hostname**: The IP address or hostname of your SingleStore cluster.
   * **Username**: The SingleStore database username. Enter `root`.
   * **Password**: The password for the SingleStore database user.
   * **Port**: Default is `3306`.

6. Select **Connect**.

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Modified at: September 26, 2025

Source: [/db/v9.1/connect-to-singlestore/connect-with-sql-developer/](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v9.1/connect-to-singlestore/connect-with-sql-developer/)

(An index of the documentation is available at /llms.txt)