> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usedaymark.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Connect PostgreSQL > Connect a PostgreSQL database to Daymark with guided steps ## Overview This guide expands the PostgreSQL connection flow with visuals. Use it when connecting a new database for the first time. *** ## Connect a PostgreSQL to Daymark ### Open the Explore Page From your Daymark workspace, go to **Explore** to start the connection. Explore page with Add data source button ### Choose PostgreSQL Click **Add data source** and select **PostgreSQL** from the connector list. Data connectors modal with PostgreSQL selected ### Enter Connection Details You can use either a connection string or manual fields. #### Option 1: Connection string Paste your PostgreSQL connection string into the **Connection String** field. #### Option 2: Manual fields Fill in the form with your database details: * **Host** * **Port** (default `5432`) * **Database name** * **Username** * **Password** Click **Connect Database**. PostgreSQL connection form ### Select Tables and Fields Choose the tables and columns you want to include: * Use **Select all** to include every field * Or choose only the fields relevant to your analysis Click **Done** to finish. Field selection during PostgreSQL import ### Connect and Import Daymark validates the credentials and starts importing. Once the import is complete successfully, you can start analyzing the data in Daymark. Importing data from PostgreSQL *** ## Connection Complete Once the import completes successfully, ask your questions on the Explore page to see trends, patterns, and insights from your data in Daymark.