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Connect TablePlus to Oxla

TablePlus is a database management tool and in this guide you will be able to connect TablePlus to an Oxla on-premise database using a Docker container.

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Gather your Oxla details

Before connecting, ensure you have the following information for your Oxla PostgreSQL database:

• Name: Your connection name
• Host: localhost or 127.0.0.1
• Port: Default for PostgreSQL is 5432
• Database’s user: oxla (default username)
• Password: oxla (default password)

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Run the Oxla Docker Container

1. Open your terminal
2. Pull and Run the Oxla Docker container

   docker run --rm -it -p 5432:5432 public.ecr.aws/oxla/release:latest
   

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Download TablePlus

TablePlus can be downloaded from TablePlus Official Website.

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Add a New Database Connection

1. Launch the TablePlus application on your computer

2. From the welcome screen, click on the top left panel button > New Connection

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Configure Connection Settings

Fill in the connection details in the configuration form:

• Name: Your connection name (e.g. “Oxla Database”)
• Choose PostgreSQL from the list of available databases.
• Host: Your Oxla server IP address or hostname (e.g. 127.0.0.1)
• Port: Port number that Oxla is using (default for PostgreSQL is 5432)
• Database’s user: Your database name (e.g. “oxla”)
• Password: Your database password (e.g. “oxla”)
• Connection type: Select ALLOW

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Test the connection

Click on the Test button to verify that your connection settings are correct. If the test is successful, you will receive a confirmation message.

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Save and Connect

If the test is successful, click on the Connect button to save your connection settings and establish a connection to your Oxla database.

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Query Oxla