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title: Create a MariaDB connection
description: Establish a zero copy connection to an external MariaDB database in Zero Copy Connector Hub.
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [MariaDB, Community connectors, Zero Copy Connectors, Workflow Data Fabric]
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# Create a MariaDB connection

Establish a zero copy connection to an external MariaDB database in Zero Copy Connector Hub.

## Before you begin

Role required: df\_connection\_admin

## About this task

Work with your data source admin to create a connection to MariaDB. For additional information about connecting, refer to the [MariaDB connector documentation](https://trino.io/docs/current/connector/mariadb.html).

**Note:** This connector was developed by the open-source community and made available through the ServiceNow AI Platform for general use. Functionality can vary and might not cover all use cases supported by primary connectors.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to the available community connectors in Zero Copy Connector Hub in one of the following ways:

    -   Navigate to **All** > **Zero Copy Connector Hub** > **Available connectors** > **Community connectors**.
    -   Navigate to **Admin** > **Zero Copy Connector Hub** > **Available connectors** > **Community connectors**.
2.  Find the MariaDB connector and select **Connect**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

<table id="table_kmx_fw1_2fc"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="sub-head" colspan="2">

Name and description

</td></tr><tr><td>

Connection label

</td><td>

Unique name for this connection. This helps in identifying the connection within your system.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Connection name

</td><td>

System-generated name based on the Connection label. This field cannot be modified once the connection is established.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Short description

</td><td>

Description of the connection explaining what it is about.

</td></tr><tr><td class="sub-head" colspan="2">

Connection attributes

</td></tr><tr><td>

Connection URL

</td><td>

JDBC URL to establish the connection. For example:`jdbc:mariadb://<host>:<port>?ssl=true`

</td></tr><tr><td class="sub-head" colspan="2">

Authentication method

</td></tr><tr><td>

Username

</td><td>

Username associated with the source.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Password

</td><td>

Password associated with the username.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>4.  Select **Connect**.


## Result

A test connection is made to the external data source, verifying that the connection details are correct and the data source is accessible.

## What to do next

If the connection succeeds, configure data steward access on the **Access Control** tab. See [Manage access to an established connection using roles](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/manage-access-connection-zcc.md).

If the connection fails, verify the connection details with your data source administrator and try again.