Creating a PostgreSQL database using bit.io

Creating a PostgreSQL database using bit.io

 

bit.io provides a fast and easy way to set up a serverless PostgreSQL database. It also offers a free plan that is a great alternative for users with a low data volume and wish to replicate data using Kondado. Follow the steps below to start using bit.io and Kondado:

2. Once you have created your bit.io account, click on "+New DB" on the top right corner

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3. Give a name to your database then click on "Create Database"

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4. That's it! Your database has been created. Now on the top right corner, click on "Connect" to see your connection details and use it on Kondado

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5. That's the info you will nee

d for Kondado:

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6. To create your data destination using bit.io's database, click here (or here if you don't yet have a Kondado account) - then select PostgreSQL as the data destination

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7. Fill out the destination parameters as follows:

7.1. Name: That's an internal description of your destination, use something that's easy to remember

7.2. Host: Use db.bit.io

7.3. Port: Use 5432

7.4. Database: use the "Database name" value from step 5

7.5. User: use the "Username" value from step 5

7.6. Password: Use the "API Key / Password" value from step 5

7.7. Schema: Leave the default value "public"

7.8 Then click save and your data destination will be created!

 

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8. Once your destination has been created, click on "TEST CONNECTION" on the top left to make sure everything is working out fine!

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9. Now carry on with creating your Kondado data source and creating your data pipeline to your new bit.io destination. Once your data has been replicated, you can see it on bit.io's "Data" tab

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As of March 1st 2023, bit.io's free plan offers 3GB of storage, 3 databases and up to 1 billion queried rows per month