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# Gather your connection details

> Gather your connection details

To connect to ClickHouse with HTTP(S) you need this information:

| Parameter(s)              | Description                                                                                                    |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `HOST` and `PORT`         | Typically, the port is 8443 when using TLS or 8123 when not using TLS.                                         |
| `DATABASE NAME`           | Out of the box, there is a database named `default`, use the name of the database that you want to connect to. |
| `USERNAME` and `PASSWORD` | Out of the box, the username is `default`. Use the username appropriate for your use case.                     |

The details for your ClickHouse Cloud service are available in the ClickHouse Cloud console.
Select a service and click **Connect**:

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Choose **HTTPS**. Connection details are displayed in an example `curl` command.

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If you're using self-managed ClickHouse, the connection details are set by your ClickHouse administrator.