# Editing Connection Profile Properties

You can edit the data source configuration parameters, such as a connection URL, user name, and password.

1. Open the Data Source Explorer.
2. Expand the category for the connection profile you want to edit properties.
3. Right-click the server and select Properties.

   The Properties dialog opens displaying property options in the left pane.

4. Select a property option to display its associated Properties dialog in the right pane.
5. Edit the connection profile properties as necessary.

Related concepts
Connection Profiles
Data Source Explorer View
Related tasks
Creating a Connection Profile
Refreshing a Connection Profile
Renaming a Connection Profile
Deleting a Connection Profile
Testing a Connection Profile
Starting the Database Server
Related reference
Database Connection Profiles