Snowflake authentication

DBeaver supports Snowflake's password, SSO , and private key authentication methods, giving you secure access to your Snowflake databases.

Info

For more details on Snowflake authentication, see Snowflake documentation.

Database username/password authentication

To connect using your Snowflake username and password:

1. In the Authentication list, select Username/Password.
2. Enter your Snowflake Username and Password.
3. (Optional) Enter a Role if you use role-based access control (RBAC).

4. (Optional) In Authenticator, choose the authenticator name (default is snowflake).

   Tip

   Use externalbrowser for SSO-based login.

5. Click the Test Connection button to verify your settings.

SSO authentication

Note

This feature is available in Lite, Enterprise, Ultimate and Team editions only.

To connect using Snowflake SSO:

1. In the Authentication list, select SSO (Browser).
2. Enter your Snowflake Username.
3. (Optional) Enter a Role if you use RBAC.
4. Click the Test Connection button to verify your settings.

Private key authentication

Note

This feature is available in Lite, Enterprise, Ultimate and Team editions only.

To connect using a private key:

1. In the Authentication list, select Private key.
2. Enter your Snowflake Username.
3. Upload your Private key file or paste the key.
4. Enter the Key password for your private key.
5. (Optional) Enter a Role if you use RBAC.
6. Click the Test Connection button to verify your settings.