Connecting with RedisInsight

This guide explains how to establish a connection between RedisInsight and a Valkey 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 Valkey database. Below is a breakdown of each required variable, its purpose, and where to find it. Here’s what each variable represents:

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.

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 Valkey Database

   Click on “Add Valkey Database”.

3. Enter Your Connection Details

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

   • Host: HOST

   • Port: PORT

   • Password: PASSWORD

    

   

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 Valkey using a built-in CLI or visual browser.