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# BigQuery

In this page, we'll show you how to add a BigQuery source to Dataflake

Steps to connect BigQuery source to Dataflake is like connecting PostgreSQL to Dataflake. Read this [section](/data-sources/postgresql.md) to learn more 

From the top navigation bar click on the ![](https://1648695648-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FygZlXb1uCVgursV03Kgn%2Fuploads%2FY06GY8NiYewWbCFJlSiV%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=72c099c8-1b13-41c9-8e44-6e9b8f8ceb8a) icon.

Choose the **Connection strings** tab.

Click the **Add** button.

Enter the Name of your connection.

Select **BigQuery** from the Connection type.

Enter your connection string .

Click **Next** then Click the **Complete** button to establish your Connection.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can paste the host url in the Host box to connect to your database quickly
{% endhint %}