Connect to TiDB Cloud Lake
TiDB Cloud Lake supports multiple connection methods to suit different use cases.
Quick Selection
| I want to... | Recommended |
|---|
| Run SQL queries interactively | LakeSQL (CLI) |
| Build an application | Language-specific Driver |
| Create dashboards & reports | BI/Visualization Tools |
Connection Strings
| Deployment | Format |
|---|
| TiDB Cloud Lake | lake://<user>:<pass>@<tenant>.gw.<region>.default.tidbcloud.com:443/<db>?warehouse=<name> |
Tip
TiDB Cloud Lake: Log in → Click Connect → Copy the generated DSN
SQL Clients
| Tool | Type | Best For |
|---|
| LakeSQL | CLI | Developers, Scripting, Automation |
Drivers