Bubble.io and Microsoft SQL Server integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2024

Integrating Bubble.io with Microsoft SQL Server involves setting up a connection between the two platforms. Here’s how to complete this process:

Step 1: Find Your Microsoft SQL Server Information

First, gather the necessary information you will need to set up the connection from the SQL Server. This includes the server's IP address, database name, your username, and your password.

Step 2: Set Up A Connection in Bubble.io

1. Log into your Bubble.io account and navigate to the app where you want to integrate the SQL Server.

2. Go to the 'Data' tab and click on 'SQL Database' under the 'Data API' section.

3. Click on 'New Connection' and select 'Microsoft SQL Server' from the drop-down list.

Step 3: Input Your SQL Server Information

Fill in the required information:

1. Give your connection a name.

2. Input your server's IP address in the 'Server' field.

3. Input the database name in the 'Database' field.

1. Input your username and password.

2. Set the Port to 1433, which is the default SQL Server port. If your server uses a different port, input that one instead.

3. Set the SSL to False, unless your server uses SSL. If it does, set this to True.

1. Click on 'Initialize Connection'.

Bubble.io will now attempt to connect to your SQL Server. If it's successful, you will see a message saying “You’re connected to MS SQL Server".

Step 4: Set Up A Query

Bubble.io uses queries to interact with your SQL Server. Here's how to set one up:

1. Click on 'New Query'.

2. Give your query a name.

3. Write your SQL statement in the 'Query' field. This could be something like "SELECT * FROM Customers", which would select all records from the Customers table.

1. Choose whether you want the query to be a 'Parameterized query' or not. If you set this to 'Yes', you will need to specify what parameters to send with the query.

2. Choose whether you want the query to be a 'Modify the database' or not. If you set this to 'Yes', Bubble.io will assume that your query modifies data in the database.

3. Click on 'Save'.

Step 5: Use Your Query in Your App

Now that you've set up a query, you can use it in your app. Here's how to do that:

1. Go to your app editor.

2. Open or create the page where you want to display the data from your SQL Server.

3. Add a text element to your page.

1. In the 'Text' field, start typing "Get data from an external API", and choose it when it appears in the drop-down list.

2. Choose the connection and query that you set up earlier.

If you've followed all these steps correctly, your app should now display data from your SQL Server. You can use this same method to add other elements that use data from your SQL Server, such as charts, drop-down lists, and user profiles. Just remember to set up queries for each type of data that you want to display in your app.