# Connecting to CData Virtuality Server

This dialog allows to configure the connection to CData Virtuality Server

- Connections: list of the previously entered connections. Choose one to fill the other fields
- Remove connection : Remove the selected connection.
- Host: host name or IP address of the machine where CData Virtuality Server runs
- Port: port on which CData Virtuality Server listens for a connection. Default is 31000
- SSL: use encrypted connection. The default port for secure connection is 31001
- Database: name of the current CData Virtuality Database. Default is datavirtuality
- Username: username to log in to CData Virtuality Server. Default is admin
- Password: password to log in to CData Virtuality Server. Default is admin
- Use connection as default: save this connection as a default connection. The default connection is used to connect automatically on startup if this feature is enabled.
- Connect on startup: enable auto-connection on application startup. The default connection is used.
- Don't show this dialog on startup: by default, the connection form is displayed on application startup. If this option is selected, the form will not be displayed on startup. Note that this doesn't disable auto-connect. This option is also available in the application preferences. Open the preferences dialog and navigate to General - Notification management.

## See also:

- Studio preferences dialog