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# Set Up an AWS RDS Oracle Connection

Set up the AWS RDS Oracle connection to start the flow of data into Data 360.

| User Permissions Needed |                                                             |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| To create a connection: | System Admin profile or Data Cloud Architect permission set |

Before you begin:

- Verify your admin has enabled firewalls on the system you want Data 360 to connect to by including these [IP addresses](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_data_cloud_ip_address_allowlist.htm&type=5) to your allowlists.

1.  In Salesforce, click **Setup**, and select **Data Cloud Setup**.

2.  Under External Integrations, select **Other Connectors**.

3.  Click **New**.

4.  On the Source tab, select AWS RDS Oracle and click **Next**.

5.  Enter a connection name and connection API name, and provide the authentication and connection details.

6.  For Username and Password, enter the credentials to authenticate the user.

7.  Enter a Connection URL.

    The URL follows this format: {section1}.{section2}.{section3}.rds.amazonaws.com:{optional port}

    Section 1 is 1–63 lowercase letters, numbers, or a dash.

    Section 2 is 1–20 characters including lowercase letters, numbers, underscores, or a dash.

    Section 3 is 1–100 characters including letters, numbers, underscores, or a dash.

    Port is optional and 4–5 numbers.

8.  Enter a Schema value.

9.  Enter a Database value.

    **note:** To learn more about connecting your RDS for Oracle DB instance, review the [AWS documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_ConnectToOracleInstance.html).

10. To review your configuration, click **Test Connection**.

11. Click **Save**.

After the connector details are accepted, the connection is created and listed under Connectors.

## Next Step

- [Create an AWS RDS Oracle Data Stream](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-awsrdsoracle-data-stream.md)