# Create Data Connections Data connections are used as a link to a database (DB) to retrieve data for test cases. To add a new DB connection: * Click on the *Settings tab* from the top menu.

* Click on the *Add New Connection* button.

* Select a DB type to create a connection (User can connect to more than 20 types of DB)

* Select the type of DB from the shown options to use as data source. * Provide the required details for the connection, such as: * \*\*Connection Name : \*\* This name is used to connect to this data source. * \*\*JDBC Connection String : \*\*JDBC Connection URL. * \*\*User : \*\*User Name. * \*\*Password : \*\*Password. * Click on *Test Connection* and then *Create Source* when the connection's details have been validated. {% embed url="" %}

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