This section covers all the ways to connect to your Neon database, from standard Postgres connections to specialized drivers and tools. For framework-specific guides and quick starts, see Get Started.
Getting started with connections
Connect from any app
Learn about connection strings and how to connect to Neon from any application
Choose a connection type
How to select the right driver and connection type for your application
Connection methods
Neon serverless driver
Connect from serverless and edge environments over HTTP or WebSockets
Data API
Query Postgres via HTTP without database drivers or connection pooling
Connect with psql
Connect with psql, the native command-line client for Postgres
GUI applications
Connect from GUI tools like pgAdmin, DBeaver, and TablePlus
VS Code Extension
Connect to Neon branches and manage your database directly in VS Code, Cursor, and other editors
Passwordless auth
Connect to psql without a password using Neon's passwordless auth
Optimize and secure your connections
Connection pooling
Enable connection pooling to support up to 10,000 concurrent connections
Secure connections
Connect securely using SSL/TLS encryption and certificate verification
Latency and timeouts
Strategies for managing connection latency and timeouts