Database Guides
Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL with authentication and real-time features.
- PostgreSQL-compatible
- Real-time subscriptions
- Authentication included
- REST API access
Neon
Serverless PostgreSQL with automatic scaling and free branching for development and testing.
- Serverless architecture
- Auto-scaling
- Database branching
- 100% PostgreSQL compatible
Firebase
Google's platform with Firestore NoSQL database and integrated authentication.
- NoSQL document database
- Real-time synchronization
- Authentication & security
- Easy scalability
MongoDB
Popular NoSQL database with flexible schemas and horizontal scalability.
- Document-oriented
- Flexible schema
- Atlas cloud service
- Complex queries
MySQL
Reliable open-source relational database widely used for web applications.
- Relational database
- ACID compliance
- Proven reliability
- Wide hosting options
⚡ Quick Start Guide
Choose Your Database
Pick from the available guides above based on your database provider.
Get Credentials
Follow the guide to gather your database connection details.
Prepare Your DB
Create a database user and ensure accessibility from your location.
Connect in Tellus
Click "Add Project", select provider, and enter your credentials.
Test Connection
Click "Test Connection" to verify everything works correctly.
Start Exploring
Browse schema, view data, run queries — all from one dashboard!
🚀 What You Can Do
Browse Schema
View database structure, tables, collections, columns, and data types.
Query Data
Execute custom queries, filter records, and search your data.
Manage Data
Create, read, update, delete records. Handle bulk operations.
Security
Credentials stored encrypted. Learn best practices per database.
Performance
Monitor queries, view indexes, optimize for better speed.
Multi-Project
Connect multiple projects from different providers and switch easily.
💡 Important Tips
- Security First: Never share your database credentials! Store them securely and use environment variables in production.
- Test Credentials: Always test your connection before adding to production. Use the "Test Connection" button.
- IP Whitelisting: Some cloud databases require you to whitelist IP addresses. Check your provider's settings.
- Encrypted Storage: Dashboard stores all credentials encrypted. Never expose service keys or admin credentials.
- Regular Backups: Each guide includes backup recommendations. Always have a backup strategy in place.
- Read the Full Guide: Each database has unique features and security considerations. Read the full guide for your database type!