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title: How to connect remotely to MSSQL database using DBeaver.
description: To connect remotely to a MSSQL Database, is a seamless process that can be achieved using the steps below. DBeaver is a SQL client software application and a database administration tool. It supports Multiple Databases and Operating systems and is…
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-connect-remotely-to-mssql-database-using-dbeaver/"
updated: "2024-10-08"
category: Plesk
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# How to connect remotely to MSSQL database using DBeaver.

To connect remotely to a MSSQL Database, is a seamless process that can be achieved using the steps below.

DBeaver is a SQL client software application and a database administration tool. It supports Multiple Databases and Operating systems and is thus recommended.

### To use it, **[download here](https://dbeaver.io/download/)**

#### **Step 1:**

First Ensure you have created a database on Plesk.

Login to Plesk ->Databases -> Add Database -> Fill your details and click ok.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-172-1024x582.png)

Once completed, Click on Connection Info to preview your details as below

For my case I have created a database name "dannydev_test1", username as "dannydev_test1"

and my "password" and Host as .\MSSQLSERVER2019

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-173.png)

#### **Step 2:**

Open DBeaver.

You will see a window as show below.

### Go to the Database Section and click on New Database Connection.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-174-1024x555.png)

You will see a Window as Below.

### Select SQL Server and Click Next.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-176-1024x558.png)

On the Next page, fill in your DB details, such as HOST, PORT, USERNAME.

### Then click Test Connection.

##### NOTE: For the first time, some drivers that allow connection may not be installed. Dbeaver will suggest to install. Follow the prompt and wait for installation to complete.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-177-1024x557.png)

##### Upon successful Connection, you will see a window Below.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-181-1024x555.png)

##### Click **Finish** to access your database.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-184-1024x434.png)

That's it. All done. You've successfully connected to the database remotely.