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# Motherduck

You can connect your MotherDuck cloud database to Actian AI Analyst in just a few steps. Once connected, Actian AI Analyst's agents can start analyzing your data using natural language.

### What You'll Need

* A valid **MotherDuck access token**
* The **name of your MotherDuck database** (after `md:`)

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### 1. Get Your Access Token from MotherDuck

To connect Actian AI Analyst, you'll need an access token from your MotherDuck account.

#### Steps to generate a token:

1. Log into your [MotherDuck account](https://motherduck.com).
2. Go to **Settings → Integrations → Access Tokens**.
3. Click **Create Access Token**.
4. Copy the generated token — you'll need to paste it into Actian AI Analyst.

📌 **Reminder:** Treat your token like a password. Keep it secure and don't share it.

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### 2. Open the MotherDuck Connection Page

In Actian AI Analyst:\
**Click Connections → Plus button → Select MotherDuck**

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### 3. Fill in Connection Details

* **Display Name**\
  Give your data source a friendly name (e.g. `Marketing Analytics`).
* **Database Name**\
  Enter the name of your MotherDuck database.\
  \&#xNAN;*(Example: if your DB is `md:my_database`, enter `my_database`.)*
* **Access Token**\
  Paste the token you copied from MotherDuck.
* **Database Schemas**\
  Select specific schemas you want to connect.

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### 4. Test and Save

* Click **Test Connection** to verify access.
* If successful, click **Save Connection**.

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### ✅ You're Done!

Actian AI Analyst is now connected to your MotherDuck database. Agents can start answering business questions instantly using your data.


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