connect-to-db-steps-part-1.rst

.. step:: Add a connection

   In the list of :guilabel:`Relational` connections, click :guilabel:`+ Add connection`.

.. step:: Select the database type

   In the :guilabel:`Database type` drop-down, select |db-type|.

.. step:: To enter a connection string directly:

   a. Above :guilabel:`JDBC URI`, enable the :guilabel:`Enter URI manually` toggle.

   #. Paste your connection string into the :guilabel:`JDBC URI`.