# Step 3: Add a Connection
### Add a Database Connection
To add a database, select the relevant database from the list of connectors. Once chosen, click on the **'+'** icon associated with the selected database.
You will be prompted to provide the following details:
1. **User**\*
2. **Account**\*
3. **Database**\*
4. **Password**
5. **Schema**
6. **Role**
7. **Warehouse**
8. **Passcode**
9. **Authenticator**
10. **Private Key Path**
11. **Private Key Passphrase**
12. **Max Chunk Download Workers**
13. **Custom JSON Decoder Enabled**
14. **Copy Method**
Once the necessary details have been entered, click **'Connect Database'** to establish the connection.
**Note:** Fields marked with an asterisk (\*) are mandatory. Input requirements may vary depending on the database selected.
### Add a Cloud Storage Connection
For cloud storage services, follow a similar process. Choose the relevant cloud storage option, click on the **'+'** icon, and provide the required information:
1. **Container\***
2. **Account**\*
3. **Shared Access Signature URL**
4. **Connection String**
Once the necessary details have been entered, click **'Connect Database'** to establish the connection.
> **Note:** The required fields may differ depending on the cloud storage provider you're connecting to.
### Add a File
1. Go to the **File** tab, located below the **Database** category.
2. Click on the **Upload File** button. A prompt will appear for you to select a file from your local machine.
**Supported File Types**:
* `.csv`
* `.xlsx`
* `.json`
* `.parquet`
3. Once your file is selected, click **Upload File** again to finalize the upload.
