# Securely Connect to PostgreSQL via SSH with the CData ODBC Driver (No PuTTY Needed)

**URL:** <https://community.cdata.com/t/securely-connect-to-postgresql-via-ssh-with-the-cdata-odbc-driver-no-putty-needed/1209>\
**Category:** CData Drivers\
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**Created:** [October 1, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/securely-connect-to-postgresql-via-ssh-with-the-cdata-odbc-driver-no-putty-needed/1209 "2025-10-01T12:37:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mohsin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/41988e/32.png) [@Mohsin](https://community.cdata.com/u/Mohsin)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/securely-connect-to-postgresql-via-ssh-with-the-cdata-odbc-driver-no-putty-needed/1209/1 "2025-10-01T12:37:53Z")

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Accessing PostgreSQL databases hosted in the cloud (like **Amazon RDS** or **Azure** ) often requires routing through an **SSH server** , which can be tricky with manual port forwarding and tools like PuTTY.

With the **CData PostgreSQL ODBC Driver** , you can set up a secure connection in just minutes — no extra SSH tools required. 🚀

**Key Highlights:**

- 🔒 **Built-in SSH tunneling** — no PuTTY, no manual port configs.
- ⚡ **Quick setup** — configure a DSN once and connect instantly.
- 🌐 Works with **Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL + AWS EC2 jump servers** (and other cloud setups).
- 🔎 Query live PostgreSQL data from your favorite BI, analytics, or ETL tools.

👉 Full step-by-step guide with screenshots:&nbsp;[Read the KB Article](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/postgresql-ssh.rst)