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Connecting with RedisInsight

This guide explains how to establish a connection between RedisInsight and a KeyDB database instance. It walks through the necessary setup, configuration, and connection steps using the official Redis GUI.

Variables

Certain parameters must be provided to establish a successful connection to a KeyDB database. Below is a breakdown of each required variable, its purpose, and where to find it. Here’s what each variable represents:

Variable

Description

Purpose

HOST

KeyDB hostname, from the Elestio service overview page

The address of the server hosting your KeyDB instance.

PORT

Port for KeyDB connection, from the Elestio service overview page

The network port used to connect to KeyDB. The default port is 6379.

PASSWORD

KeyDB password, from the Elestio service overview page

The authentication key required to connect securely to KeyDB.

These values can usually be found in the Elestio service overview details as shown in the image below, make sure to take a copy of these details and add it to the tool moving ahead.

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Prerequisites

Install RedisInsight

RedisInsight is a graphical tool for managing Redis databases. Download and install RedisInsight from:

https://redis.com/redis-enterprise/redis-insight/

RedisInsight is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Steps

Once all prerequisites are set up, follow these steps to connect:

  1. Launch RedisInsight

    Open the RedisInsight application after installation.

  2. Add a New KeyDB Database

    Click on “Add KeyDB Database”.

  3. Enter Your Connection Details

    Fill in the following fields using your Elestio KeyDB service information:

    • Host: HOST

    • Port: PORT

    • Password: PASSWORD

     

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  4. Test and Save the Connection

    Click on “Test Connection” to verify the details. If successful, click “Connect” or “Add Database”.

If the connection is successful, RedisInsight will display a dashboard showing key metrics, data structures, memory usage, and allow you to interact directly with KeyDB using a built-in CLI or visual browser.