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# Connect Oracle to the Knowledge Base

> Connect to Oracle databases to make your data accessible to AI agents.

With the Oracle connector, you can connect your Oracle databases directly to the Knowledge Base. Once connected, Odin AI Platform indexes the tables you specify, making your database content searchable and accessible to your AI agents for grounded, data-driven responses.

## Connecting to Oracle

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Project Settings">
    In your Odin AI Platform project, navigate to **Settings** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Connections">
    Select the **Connections** tab and find the **Oracle** tile under **Databases**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Oracle popup">
    Click the **Oracle** tile. A popup appears with the option to connect to Oracle databases. Click **+ Add Connection**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the connection form">
    Enter the following details:

    **Server**

    | Field               | Required | Description                                                                                |
    | ------------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
    | **Connection Name** | Yes      | A display name for this connection (e.g. `My Oracle Connection`).                          |
    | **Host**            | Yes      | The hostname or IP address of your Oracle server (e.g. `localhost`).                       |
    | **Port**            | Yes      | The port your Oracle server is listening on. Default is `1521`.                            |
    | **Database**        | Yes\*    | The Oracle database name (e.g. `ORCL`). Provide either this or **Service Name**, not both. |
    | **Service Name**    | Yes\*    | The Oracle service name (e.g. `ORCL`). Provide either this or **Database**, not both.      |

    **Authentication**

    | Field        | Required | Description                       |
    | ------------ | -------- | --------------------------------- |
    | **Username** | Yes      | The Oracle user (e.g. `system`).  |
    | **Password** | Yes      | The password for the Oracle user. |

    **Database**

    | Field      | Required | Description                                                      |
    | ---------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Schema** | Yes      | The schema to use (e.g. `SYSTEM`).                               |
    | **Tables** | Yes      | The tables to index. Enter each table name separated by a comma. |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the connection">
    Click **Save**. Odin AI Platform will authenticate using the details provided. If successful, the **Oracle** tile on the Connections page will display a green dot and a count of your active Oracle connections.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>You're now ready to use your Oracle data in the Knowledge Base!</Check>