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Data sources, connectors & refresh — found from sitemap — Databox
Checked for Databox on 1 Nov 2026
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- https://help.databox.com/add-a-database-connection-using-an-ssh-tunnel
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- 1 Nov 2026, 09:32 UTC
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Facts read from this source
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Ssh tunnel availability Report an error
“Availability Users, Editors, and Admins All organizations and accounts All subscription plans”
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Ssh tunnel purpose Report an error
“An SSH tunnel allows you to securely connect your database to Databox when direct access is restricted. By routing traffic through an encrypted channel, it prevents exposing your database to the public internet while still giving Databox the access it needs to collect and report your data.”
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Ssh tunnel setup via support Report an error
“Reach out via in-app chat or email at help@databox.com to request an SSH tunnel setup.”
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Ssh key generation Report an error
“No. Databox generates the keys for you and shares only the public key for installation on your server.”
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Ssh whitelist ip Report an error
“Open port 22 (SSH) in your firewall and whitelist Databox's IP address: 52.4.198.118”
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Ssh required details Report an error
“SSH server hostname or IP address – the server Databox will connect to SSH username – the account where the Databox public key was installed SSH port – usually 22, unless you've configured a custom port Database hostname or IP address – the internal address of your database (accessible from the SSH server) Database port – the port your database listens on (reachable from the SSH server)”
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Ssh tunnel supported databases Report an error
“Databox currently supports SSH tunnels for the following database integrations: MySQL PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Amazon Redshift”
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Ssh bastion fallback Report an error
“If you are using a different database type, you can still connect through an SSH bastion host. In this setup, Databox connects to the bastion server, which then relays traffic securely to your database inside the private network.”
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Ssh user reuse Report an error
“Yes, as long as the SSH user can reach all necessary databases, you can use the same account.”
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Ssh key removal effect Report an error
“If the public key is removed from your server, Databox will no longer be able to authenticate through the SSH tunnel, and the connection will stop working until the key is reinstalled.”
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