Database Connection String Generator
Generate connection strings for various database systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, SQLite, Redis, and SQL Server.
About Connection Strings
Database connection strings are URI-formatted strings that contain information needed to establish a connection to a database. They typically include:
- Protocol: The database type (postgresql://, mysql://, mongodb://, etc.)
- Authentication: Username and password for database access
- Host and Port: Where the database server is located
- Database Name: The specific database to connect to
- Parameters: Additional connection options (SSL, timeouts, pooling, etc.)
Common Formats
Standard URI Format
protocol://username:password@host:port/database?param1=value1¶m2=value2
JDBC Format
jdbc:protocol://host:port/database
SQLAlchemy Format
protocol+driver://username:password@host:port/database
Security Best Practices
- Never Hardcode Credentials: Use environment variables or secure vaults
- Use SSL/TLS: Enable encrypted connections in production
- Restrict Access: Use firewall rules and IP whitelisting
- Rotate Passwords: Change credentials regularly
- Minimal Privileges: Grant only necessary permissions
Default Ports
| Database | Default Port |
|---|---|
| PostgreSQL | 5432 |
| MySQL / MariaDB | 3306 |
| MongoDB | 27017 |
| SQL Server | 1433 |
| Redis | 6379 |
| Oracle | 1521 |