Overview
To authenticate with ClickHouse Cloud, you will need:- Key ID – Your ClickHouse Cloud API Key ID; used as the Basic Auth username.
- Key Secret – Your ClickHouse Cloud API Key Secret; used as the Basic Auth password. Keep it secure.
Prerequisites
- A ClickHouse Cloud account with an active organization.
Instructions
Step 1: Create an API key
- Log in to your ClickHouse Cloud console and navigate to the Profile page.
- Navigate to your organization settings and go to API Keys.
- Click Generate API Key.

- Give the key a name and select the appropriate role/permissions.

- Click Create and copy both the Key ID and Key Secret — the secret is only shown once.

Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI
Once you have your Key ID and Key Secret:- Open the form where you need to authenticate with ClickHouse.
- Enter your Key ID and Key Secret in their respective fields.
- Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.
