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# Authorize SQL Server

Authorize your Microsoft SQL Server database and start syncing data with Stacksync

### Adding Credentials to Stacksync <a href="#adding-credentials-to-stacksync" id="adding-credentials-to-stacksync"></a>

#### 1. Select SQL Server in the Create New Sync page in Stacksync.

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**2. Add your SQL Server credentials as Connection String or as Parameters.**

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If you have any questions or need further assistance, reach out to us at <hello@stacksync.com>. We’re here to help ensure a seamless and secure database connection setup.