Connecting to a Database

To connect to an existing database as an operator, that is, to start a working session in TerraAmazon, click on the Use TerraAmazon as an Operator User.


Contact an Administrator User to inform the options to be chosen or typed on the fields Database Type, Host and Port.


In order to select the correct database (if it not shown in Server field) click on the icon .


Type your user name and password. For your first connection, an Administrator User must create both user name and password for you. Once you connect, it is advised to change your password and keep it safe (refer to Changing password).

Note: The default password for a new user is 12345.

Next, click on the Local Servers button and choose the database you need to connect to. Click on the OK button.

Back to Server Login interface click on the OK button.


A message to replace user password is showed.


Click on the OK button.


Type the new password and the user email and click on the OK button.

The message below is presented. Click on the OK button.


Now the operator user is connected to the database. No layer area displayed in the Layer Explorer yet.