# ClickHouse

This open-source database management system is known for its high performance and scalability. One of ClickHouse's key features is its ability to efficiently compress and store data.

## Prerequisites

* Get ClickHouse database connection parameters from the database owner.

## Connect to ClickHouse data source

Create a new data source in two ways. Note that this permission is restricted to workspace admins and developers.

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Select **Database** > **ClickHouse** as the data source type.

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Set its name and service account.

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(Optional) Click **Test connection** to check whether the new data source is successfully connected.

Click **Save**, and it will be saved to your data source library.