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title: Connecting to an Oracle Database via Single Connect SQL Proxy
slug: end-user-guide-3-2-0/connecting-to-an-oracle-database-via-single-connect-sql-proxy
description: Learn how to connect to an Oracle database using popular SQL clients like Toad or Navicat with the help of this step-by-step guide. Find instructions on entering the necessary credentials, setting the connection details, and configuring admin settings for
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createdAt: 2022-08-10T14:57:04.000Z
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To connect to an Oracle database:

1. Create a new connection on the **SQL Client** (Toad, Navicat, etc.)
2. Enter the database username and password
3. Set the **Single Connect IP **address and port as the connection host and port.
4. Enter the target database IP address, port, and name into the service name field. These values should be separated with a colon “:”.



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The username and password are the same as the user credentials used to directly connect to the database. The username must be defined as a user in Single Connect, and realms must be created for connection and policy enforcement by a system Admin.
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