Connecting Databases
Database Tunnels
Overview
Database Tunnels are ephemeral connections between your local workstation and a Database running on Aptible. Database Tunnels are the most convenient way to get ad-hoc access to your Database. However, tunnels time out after 24 hours, so they’re not ideal for long-term access or integrations. For those, you’ll be better suited by Database Endpoints.
A Database Tunnel listens on
localhost
, and instructs you to connect via the host name localhost.aptible.in
. Be aware that some software may make assumptions about this database based on the host name or IP, with possible consequences such as bypassing safeguards for running against a remote (production) database.Getting Started
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