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# Query Data in Data 360

A query is a structured request for specific information from Data 360. It's similar to asking a precise question of your data. Data 360 offers multiple ways to query your data.

## Data 360 Query Tools

You can query Data 360 data in several ways:

- **Integrated Apps:** Use integrated apps like [Query Editor](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_query_editor.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "With the Data 360 Query Editor, you can directly query harmonized customer data using Data 360 SQL (Structured Query Language). You can build queries on Data Lake Objects (DLOs), Data Model Objects (DMOs), Calculated Insights Objects (CIOs), and data graphs.") and [DBeaver](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-query-guide/guide/data-cloud-jdbc.html) to visually explore and query data.
- **Data 360 Connect API:** Connect mobile apps, websites, and third-party applications to retrieve filtered and localized data using the [Connect REST API](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/connectapi/references/about-sample-api/about-connect-api.html).
- **Custom Applications:** Connect your custom applications to Data 360 to access and use its data through [language-specific libraries](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-query-guide/guide/lang-specific-libraries.html).
- **Data 360 SQL:** Use Data 360 SQL to write precise queries and retrieve very specific information about your data. For detailed information on writing queries, see [Query Data in Data 360](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-query-guide/guide/query-guide-get-started.html).
- **Query Federation:** Use query federation to query your partner-managed compute without duplicating your data into Data 360.

## Topics

- **[Query Editor](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_query_editor.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    With the Data 360 Query Editor, you can directly query harmonized customer data using Data 360 SQL (Structured Query Language). You can build queries on Data Lake Objects (DLOs), Data Model Objects (DMOs), Calculated Insights Objects (CIOs), and data graphs.
- **[Optimize Queries with Secondary Indexes](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_query_secondary_indexes.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    When you create a secondary index on a data lake object (DLO) or materialized data model object (DMO), Data 360 quickly finds and returns data based on defined secondary field values. A secondary index improves performance and reduces credit usage.

#### See Also

- [_Salesforce Help_: Data 360 Billable Usage Types](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_data_usage_types.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Usage of certain Data 360 features impacts credit consumption. If you purchased credits before February 24, 2026, your org consumes Data Services credits for Data 360 services. Orgs purchasing or renewing after February 24, 2026 can have either Data Services or Flex Credits. To monitor your usage in these Data Services usage categories, access your org’s Digital Wallet. If your org has a Data 360 Profiles-type license, some usage types aren't consumed. For more information on how usage is billed, refer to your contract or contact your account executive.")