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For Studio Pro 10.18, the External Database Connector uses a different approach to connect to databases during design time. This functionality enhances consistency between design time and runtime environments. To enable this beta feature, use the flag: `--enable-live-preview`

For information on how to connect using the External Database Connection document with a feature flag, see [External Database Connection](/refguide/use-the-external-database-connector/#enable-live-preview).

This feature flag is only for Studio Pro 10.18. The feature is GA for Studio Pro 10.19 and above.
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## Connect to Database Wizard {#wizard}
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If additional connection properties are required to connect, you can alternatively use **JDBC Connection String**.

### Prerequisites from Studio Pro 10.19 (available from Studio Pro 10.18 using the flag: `--enable-live-preview`) {#enable-live-preview}
### For Studio Pro 10.18 and above {#enable-live-preview}

For Studio Pro 10.18 and above, the External Database Connector uses a different approach to connect to databases during design time. This functionality enhances consistency between design time and runtime environments. To enable this beta feature, use the flag: `--enable-live-preview`

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This feature flag is only for Studio Pro 10.18. The feature is GA for Studio Pro 10.19 and above.
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* Download the latest [External Database Connector](https://marketplace.mendix.com/link/component/219862).
* If certificate-based authentication is required for PostgreSQL connections, ensure that all necessary certificates are added before running the app.
* To test the connection and execute queries during design time, Ensure to run your app locally.
* To test the connection and execute queries during design time, ensure to run your app locally.

## Connect to the External Database

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