Table of contents

• Database username/password authentication
• SSO authentication
• Private key authentication

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

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, and Ultimate 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, and Ultimate 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.