Access Neo4j

By default, Neo4j Community Edition does not include graph tools such as visualization, data exploration, and monitoring. However, you can use the Neo4j Aura console to access these features for free. No subscription is required.

  1. Sign up or log in to the Aura Console.

  2. On the Instances page, click the Self-managed tab and then + Add deployment button.

  3. Select URL Connection.

  4. Provide a Name and Connection URL. If you have installed Neo4j locally on your system, you can connect to http://localhost:7474.

  5. Click the Connect dropdown to launch various graph tools such as Query, Explore, and Dashboards.

  6. Type the username neo4j and your password or the default password neo4j. You will be prompted to change the latter upon first login.

    Aura add self-managed deployment

You are now connected and can use the Aura Console to run Cypher queries, visualize graphs, and optionally monitor your local Neo4j database in Neo4j Aura. For details, see Get started with Neo4j.

Alternatively, you can use the Neo4j Browser, a web-based user interface for interacting with Neo4j that is included with the Neo4j installation. To access the Neo4j Browser, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:7474. Connect using the username neo4j with your password or the default password neo4j. If the default password is used, you will be prompted to change it upon first login.