Quick start guide
Create an account
To access Neo4j Aura, you need to have an Aura account. Navigate to Neo4j Aura console and follow the instructions for registration. Once you have accepted the terms and conditions and verified your email address, you can start using the console.
The console exists in two versions, the classic experience, and the early access new console, as mentioned in About Neo4j Aura console. You can toggle between the different versions, via the account dropdown in the top right corner.
Create an instance
The first step is to select the plan that best suits your needs. You can upgrade your plan later if your needs change.
Once you’ve selected a plan, your instance is created. A password is generated for the instance, ensure to either copy or download it, as it will not be recoverable after. The password is required to access your instance later.
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You can only create one Free instance per account. To create more instances, you need to upgrade your plan. See Neo4j Pricing for more information on the different plans. |
Connect to an instance
To interact with a database in an instance, you need to establish a connection.
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Go to Import, Explore or Query.
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Select Status and from there you can connect to an instance.
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You may need your Username and Password credentials.
| Field | Description |
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Protocol |
The protocol is used for the communication between the Neo4j database server and the client application or tool.
If you are a new user, you can use the default the default |
Connection URL |
You can get this from your instance details |
Database user |
Neo4j by default |
Password |
You are given the password when you initially create the instance |
Single sign-on |
If this is set up, you can use SSO. |