Choose a database path
You’ll get a reachable database (or object store) your apps can use. Pick one path and stick to it for that environment.
Creating a first-class database needs create database on your role (owners and Full access members have it).
Decision rule
| Your goal | Use |
|---|---|
| Provision Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, MinIO, or ClickHouse as a first-class database in the dashboard | Databases → engine guides below |
| Same engines from the catalog next to other ready-made tools | Ready-made apps |
| A custom database image you build yourself | Deploy an app |
Default for most teams: use Databases for Postgres / Redis / MongoDB / MinIO / ClickHouse. Use ready-made only when you already live in that catalog flow.
Engine guides
After create: copy connection details into app variables or shared variables, then confirm in logs.