Supported data sources
SQL databases
Teams connecting an application database can also compare BI options for PostgreSQL.Data warehouses
For warehouse-specific buyer guidance, see BI for BigQuery and Snowflake.Connection methods
Direct connection
- From your Basedash dashboard, click on “Add data source”
- Select your database type
- Enter your connection details:
- Host
- Port
- Database name
- Username
- Password
- Click “Test connection” to verify
- Save your connection
SSH tunnel
For enhanced security, you can connect through SSH:- Follow the direct connection steps
- Enable “Connect via SSH” option
- Add our IP (
24.199.77.73) to your allowlist - Provide SSH credentials
- Test and save the connection
Security
All connections are encrypted and secure. Basedash:- Uses HTTPS/TLS for all connections
- Encrypts credentials with AES-256
- Supports read-only credentials by default, with editing workflows available when you explicitly configure write permissions
- Is SOC 2 Type II compliant
Self-hosting option
For organizations that need complete control over their data infrastructure or have specific compliance requirements, we offer self-hosting as an alternative to our cloud service. Self-hosted deployments allow you to deploy Basedash on your own infrastructure while maintaining all the same data connection capabilities.Next steps: Add custom context
After connecting your data, we recommend setting up custom context to help the AI better understand your organization and data. This improves the accuracy of charts, automations, and chat responses.Quick setup
- Press Command + K and type “AI context”
- Add organization-wide context about your business, terminology, and key metrics
- For complex data structures, add descriptions to schemas and columns in the data sources section