docs/content/stable/yugabyte-cloud/cloud-connect/_index.md
Connect to clusters in YugabyteDB Aeon in the following ways:
| From | How |
|---|---|
| Browser | Use Cloud Shell to connect to your database using any modern browser. |
| No need to set up an IP allow list, all you need is your database password. | |
| Includes a built-in YSQL quick start guide. | |
| Desktop | Install the ysqlsh or ycqlsh client shells to connect to your database from your desktop. |
| YugabyteDB Aeon also supports psql and third-party tools such as pgAdmin. | |
| Requires your computer to be added to the cluster IP allow list and an SSL connection. | |
| Applications | Obtain the parameters needed to connect your application driver to your cluster database. |
| Requires the VPC or machine hosting the application to be added to the cluster IP allow list and an SSL connection. |
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