# MariaDB Connection setup in Linx

**URL:** https://community.linx.software/community/t/mariadb-connection-setup-in-linx/668
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**Created:** [August 30, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.linx.software/community/t/mariadb-connection-setup-in-linx/668 "2023-08-30T15:33:27Z")
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MariaDB is another valuable database type available for users and you can set Linx up to connect and use these databases.

First important note is that the ODBC drivers for MariaDB is required on the system which tries to connect the database (both Linx Designer and Linx Server). You can download it from the official site here: [Download MariaDB Connectors for data access & streaming | MariaDB](https://mariadb.com/downloads/connectors/connectors-data-access/odbc-connector/)

Once installed, set up your connection string with your username, password, database and server:

 ![Screenshot 2023-08-30 at 17.16.35](https://community.linx.software/community/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f7ec080706748ba0fc185cae6121faa3c9534736.jpeg)

The two most important components are the Connection type needs to be ODBC, and that the Driver needs to be the same as installed. You can view the version from your Windows’ ODBC Sources App.