Connect to a cluster

After getting a cluster up and running, you need to connect to it so that you can interact with RisingWave.

You can choose from the following two ways to connect to your cluster.

Query console

The query console is the most intuitive and easy way to connect to and interact with RisingWave, offering graphical tools for managing data and visualizing results.

To connect via the console:

1. Go to Query.

2. Select the cluster you want to connect to and then select an existing database user or create a new one.

   See how to create a new user

   Select Create a new user on the left, and type in the username and password to create it.

   

3. Enter the password of the user to log in to the cluster.

   

tip

For detailed instructions on using the console, see Query console.

Local client

For terminal enthusiasts, you can still connect to your cluster through a local terminal with the help of psql.

To connect via psql client:

1. Install psql in your environment.

   psql is a command-line interface for interacting with PostgreSQL databases, including RisingWave.

2. In RisingWave Cloud, go to Clusters.

3. Click Connect of the cluster you want to connect.

   

4. Select the cluster you want to connect to and then select an existing database user or create a new one.

   See how to create a new user

   Select Create a new user on the left, and type in the username and password to create it.

   

5. Copy the connection string and run it in a terminal window.

6. Log in with the password of the database user.

   

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