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Prerequisites

  • A SkySQL account with a database service launched
  • A VexiData account

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Connect MariaDB Cloud to VexiData

1

Get your connection details

  1. Log in to the SkySQL Dashboard
  2. Click on your database service
  3. Click the Connect button to view connection details
2

Allow VexiData through the firewall

SkySQL blocks all external connections by default. You must add VexiData’s IP addresses.
  1. In the SkySQL Dashboard, go to Manage > Security Access
  2. Add each of VexiData’s IPs:
  1. Save the changes
Security Access configuration is mandatory. Your connection will fail without this step.
3

Add the connection in VexiData

  1. Go to Data Sources in VexiData
  2. Click MariaDB to open the connection form
  3. Fill in the details:
4

Test and save

Click Test & Save Connection. VexiData will verify it can reach your database. Once connected, your schema will be analyzed automatically.
SSL is enabled by default on MariaDB Cloud. VexiData handles this automatically — no additional configuration is needed.

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify VexiData’s IPs are added in Manage > Security Access. All connections are blocked by default
  • Check that your database service is running in the SkySQL Dashboard
  • Get fresh credentials by clicking the Connect button on your service in the SkySQL Dashboard
  • Verify you’re using the correct database name
  • VexiData handles SSL automatically. If you see SSL errors, verify the hostname and port are correct
  • Check that your service is running and not in a maintenance state