How to Create a Connection

How to Create a Data Connection

Follow these steps to connect your database to Tepun AI Report Builder and unlock AI-powered analytics.

1. Navigate to Connections — From the report.tepun.com dashboard, click "Connections" in the main menu.
2. Click New Connection — Select "New Connection" or "Add Connection" to start the wizard.
3. Choose Your Database Type — Select PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or your data source type.
4. Enter Connection Details:
   • Host: Your database server address (e.g., db.example.com)
   • Port: Database port (e.g., 5432 for PostgreSQL)
   • Database Name: The specific database to connect to
   • Username: Database user with read access
   • Password: User password (encrypted and secure)
5. Test the Connection — Click "Test" to verify connectivity. The wizard confirms successful connection.
6. Save and Build Schema — Save the connection. Tepun AI automatically scans and indexes your schema.

Connecting your database — allowlist Tepun

Cloud databases often block unknown clients. Allow Tepun's permanent outbound IP on your firewall before testing the connection. The current IP is shown on the New Connection page (copy button). Tepun connects outbound only — we never require inbound access into your network.

• Ports: SQL Server / Azure SQL 1433, PostgreSQL 5432, MySQL 3306
• Encryption: Require SSL/TLS
• Azure: SQL/PostgreSQL/MySQL → Networking → Firewall rules → add the Tepun IP
• AWS RDS: Security group inbound from the Tepun IP /32 to your DB port
• GCP Cloud SQL: Authorized networks → add the Tepun IP /32

Connection Security

• Encrypted Credentials: All passwords are encrypted at rest
• Secure Transmission: Connections use TLS/SSL encryption
• IP allowlisting: Allow only Tepun's outbound IP (see above)

Troubleshooting

Once connected, Tepun AI analyzes your schema and generates suggestions. Continue to Schema Explorer to learn more.