Database URL & Connection String Generator

What Is a Database Connection String?

A database connection string (DSN) contains all the information needed to connect to a database: driver type, host, port, credentials, and options. Different frameworks and languages use different formats — URL-style, PDO DSN, SQLAlchemy, or CLI commands.

How to Use This Tool

1. Select database type — Choose MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, or MSSQL from the dropdown.
2. Fill in connection details — Enter host, port, database name, username, and password. Ports auto-update when you select a database type.
3. Add optional parameters — Append query parameters like charset=utf8mb4 or sslmode=require in the options field.
4. Choose output format — Select URL Format, PHP PDO DSN, Python SQLAlchemy, or CLI Command.
5. Copy the result — Click Copy to grab the generated connection string and use it in your application configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions