# Creating a Connection Profile

A connection profile contains the connection property information needed to connect to a database runtime instance.

1. In the Navigator, right-click the database for which you want to create a connection profile and select New.

   The New Connection Profile wizard opens.

2. Select the connection profile type and click Next.
3. Type a name for the connection profile in the Name field.
4. (Optional) Type a description in the Description field.
5. To automatically connect to the database when the wizard closes, click Auto-connect when the wizard is finished.
6. Click Next.
7. Click the down arrow in the Select a driver from the drop-down field and select the driver you want to use.
   The Database, URL, User name, and Password fields are automatically populated with the driver information.
   Note: If no drivers are available in the drop-down list, click the ellipse button to add a driver definition.
8. (Optional) Click Save Password.
9. (Optional) Type the name of the property that you want to include in the Optional properties field and click Add.

   You can repeat this step to add multiple properties.

10. (Optional) If you added properties, do any of the following:
    - To change the order of priority, select the property that you want to move and click Up or Down.
    - To delete a property, click Remove.
    - To delete all properties, click Clear All.
11. To test the connection, click Test Connection.

    A message box appears stating the ping either succeeded or failed.

12. Click OK.
13. Click Finish.

Related concepts
Database Development Setup
Connection Profiles
Data Source Explorer View
Connectivity
Related tasks
Starting the Database Server
Refreshing a Connection Profile
Renaming a Connection Profile
Deleting a Connection Profile
Testing a Connection Profile
Editing Connection Profile Properties
Connecting to a Server
Connecting to a Database
Related reference
Database Connection Profiles