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title: "Set up Database connector"
slug: "set-up-database-connector"
tags: ["Flow topic"]
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-16T13:22:19Z
published: 2026-09-22T13:19:01Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/set-up-database-connector"
---

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# Set up Database connector

Set up a connector of type Database. Use this type to directly connect to an external database. This external database can be an on-premises database or a cloud database.

If you want to connect to an external database via ODBC and you run D365 F&SCM:

- In the cloud, use an Azure Relay to connect to the external database.
- On-premises, you can connect to the external database without an Azure Relay.
- On-premises, you can also connect without an Azure Relay and additionally use Direct SQL to export data to the external database.

You can also directly connect to an Azure SQL database.

## Flow diagram

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## Related

- [Connect D365 F&SCM on-premises database with external database](/connect-d365-fscm-on-premises-database-with-external-database.md)