Add a Teradata connection to DBeaver

Teradata Developer Guides

ft:locale
en-US
ft:lastEdition
2026-08-18
  1. Start the new connection wizard by clicking the plug icon (Add Connection Plug Icon) in the upper-left corner of the application window, or go to Database -> New Database Connection.
  2. On the Select your database screen, start typing teradata and select the Teradata icon. Select your database
  3. On the main tab, set the primary connection settings. The required settings are Host, Port, Database/Schema, Username, and Password. !!! tip In Teradata, when a user is created, a corresponding database with the same name is created as well. DBeaver requires you to enter a database or schema. If you do not know which database or schema to connect to, use your username in the Database/Schema field.

    Tip

    With DBeaver PRO editions, you can use the standard ordering of tables or hierarchically link tables to a specific database or user. Expanding and collapsing databases or users helps you navigate from one area to another without cluttering the Database Navigator window. Check the Show databases and users hierarchically box to enable this setting.

    Tip

    In many environments, Teradata can only be accessed using the TLS protocol. In DBeaver PRO editions, check the Use TLS protocol option to enable TLS.

    Teradata connection settings

  4. Click Finish.