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title: Connecting to an Oracle Database via Single Connect SQL Proxy
slug: end-user-guide/connecting-to-an-oracle-database-via-single-connect-sql-proxy
description: Learn how to connect to an Oracle database with this step-by-step guide. Create a new connection, input your credentials, and specify the connection host and port. Easily enter the target database information in the service name field. Ensure your usernam
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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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