> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://julius.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Learn how to securely connect Julius to your data warehouses and databases to analyze your data directly without uploading files.

## What is a Data Connector?

A **Data Connector** lets you connect Julius to your data warehouses (PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, etc.) by providing your database credentials. You can then analyze your data directly without downloading and uploading files.

<Tip>
  Once a connector is enabled, it's available for your entire chat session. Julius can access and query your data across all messages in that session.
</Tip>

## Benefits of Using Data Connectors

* **Real-time Analysis:** Query live data directly from your production databases
* **No File Management:** Skip the hassle of downloading, uploading, and managing data files
* **Always Up-to-Date:** Work with the latest data without manual exports
* **Secure Connection:** Your credentials are encrypted and your data never leaves your control
* **Team Collaboration:** Share access to the same data sources across your team
* **Scheduled insights:** Set scheduled runs on Notebooks to automate analysis, and share your results directly via slack or email

## Getting to Data Connectors Settings

1. Navigate to your **Settings** by clicking on your profile in the top right corner
2. Select **Data Connectors** from the settings menu
3. Or go directly to: [julius.ai/settings/data\_connectors](https://julius.ai/settings/data_connectors)

## Supported Database Types

Julius currently supports connections to the following database types:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="PostgreSQL" icon="database" href="/data-connectors/postgres">
    Connect to PostgreSQL databases and data warehouses
  </Card>

  <Card title="MySQL" icon="database" href="/data-connectors/mysql">
    Connect to MySQL databases
  </Card>

  <Card title="SQL Server" icon="database" href="/data-connectors/sqlserver">
    Connect to Microsoft SQL Server
  </Card>

  <Card title="Snowflake" icon="cloud" href="/data-connectors/snowflake">
    Connect to Snowflake cloud data warehouse
  </Card>

  <Card title="BigQuery" icon="chart-bar" href="/data-connectors/bigquery">
    Connect to Google BigQuery data warehouse
  </Card>

  <Card title="Databricks" icon="chart-line" href="/data-connectors/databricks">
    Connect to Databricks for SQL warehouses and Unity Catalog
  </Card>

  <Card title="Supabase" icon="bolt" href="/data-connectors/supabase">
    Connect to Supabase-hosted Postgres
  </Card>

  <Card title="Vertica" icon="server" href="/data-connectors/vertica">
    Connect to Vertica analytic databases
  </Card>

  <Card title="Google Ads" icon="bullhorn" href="/data-connectors/google-ads">
    Connect to Google Ads for campaign analysis and optimization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Meta Ads" icon="facebook" href="/data-connectors/meta-ads">
    Connect to Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads for social advertising insights
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Built-in Data Tools

Beyond the connectors you set up yourself, Julius has built-in tools that reach external data on your behalf , no configuration required. Julius decides when to use them based on your question.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Web Search" icon="globe">
    Julius can search the live web for news, background, documentation, and other fresh information using a native web search tool. Results are grounded with citations, and searches can be scoped to specific domains via custom agents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Financial Market Data" icon="chart-line">
    Julius can pull US equity data , fundamentals, filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K), earnings, insider trades, institutional holdings, historical prices, and interest rates , directly into your chat for analysis.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Built-in tools run on Julius credits , the same usage-based system as the rest of Julius. No separate plan or setup required.
</Note>

## Security & Trust

* **SOC 2 Type 2 Certified:** Julius meets strict security standards for handling sensitive data
* **Encryption:** All credentials and data are encrypted both in transit and at rest
* **No Data Storage:** Julius doesn't permanently store your data - it only queries what you request
* **Access Control:** Only you can access connections you create

<Card title="Learn More About Security" icon="shield-check" href="https://julius.ai/security">
  Visit our Security & Trust Center to learn more about how Julius protects your data and maintains compliance standards.
</Card>

## How Data Connectors Work

1. **Setup:** Provide your database credentials through our secure connection form
2. **Connect:** Julius establishes an encrypted connection to your database
3. **Query:** Ask Julius questions about your data in natural language
4. **Analyze:** Julius writes and executes SQL queries automatically
5. **Visualize:** Get results, charts, and insights without writing any code

<Warning>
  Always coordinate with your database administrator when setting up data connectors to ensure proper security and performance guidelines are followed.
</Warning>

## Sharing your Data-Connection with your Team

If you have a Team and want to set up the Data Connection for your team members, here's how:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the Data Connector Page">
    go to your Data Connector page at: [https://julius.ai/data-connectors](https://julius.ai/data-connectors)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share the Connector">
    Click on the kebab icon and then 'Share with Team'

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/julius-d061c216/FYM8NUtCrVJzhSKO/images/data-connectors/overview/data-connectors-share-with-team.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FYM8NUtCrVJzhSKO&q=85&s=dccf8ca6b8f9f4b1221779b37a2e2325" alt="Share connector with team in Data Connectors" width="1966" height="606" data-path="images/data-connectors/overview/data-connectors-share-with-team.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connection will now show up for all team members under Team Connections">
    Users on the respective team will be able to select the connection and use it in their own conversations / notebooks within Julius.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Getting Started

Choose your database type above and follow the setup guide.

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<Info>
  Reach out to [**team@julius.ai**](mailto:team@julius.ai) for support or to ask questions not answered in our documentation.
</Info>