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title: Dynamic Data Masking
slug: singleconnect-reference-guide-3-2-0/dynamic-data-masking
description: Learn how to effectively utilize dynamic data masking in your database by establishing it on Single Connect and obtaining the necessary schema, table, and column names. Proper credentials are essential for optimal data protection.
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T16:20:36.000Z
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To leverage dynamic data masking, the database must be defined on Single Connect with credentials to get the schema, table, and column names.[](https://app.archbee.com/docs/jsymInd0w_SXayMlKGOmR/TyZOO4fFx5a2YaUD_HG6v)