This guide will help you set up Metabase once you’ve gotten it installed. If you haven’t installed Metabase yet, you can [get Metabase here](http://www.metabase.com/download.html).
This guide will help you set up Metabase once you’ve gotten it installed. If you haven’t installed Metabase yet, you can [get Metabase here](http://www.metabase.com/start/).
Start Metabase up for the first time and you’ll see this screen:
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* The **username** you use for the database
* The **password** you use for the database
If you’re using Heroku, here are [instructions on how to get this information](../frequently-asked-questions/questions#how-do-i-look-up-connection-information-for-databases-on-heroku). If you’re an Amazon RDS kind of person, you can follow [these instructions](../frequently-asked-questions/questions#how-do-i-look-up-connection-information-for-databases-on-amazons-rds-service).
If you’re using Heroku, here are [instructions on how to get this information](../frequently-asked-questions/questions#how-do-i-look-up-connection-information-for-databases-on-heroku). If you’re an Amazon RDS kind of person, you can follow [these instructions](../frequently-asked-questions/questions#how-do-i-look-up-connection-information-for-databases-on-amazons-rds-service).
If you don't have this information handy, the person responsible for administering the database should have it.
If you don't have this information handy, the person responsible for administering the database should have it.
## Connect to your database
Now that you have your database info you can connect to your database. Sweet, sweet data at last. Just go ahead and put your info into this form and click **Next**.
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# Next: Getting started with Metabase
For a quick overview of how to use Metabase, head over to the [Getting Started Guide](getting-started.md).
For information on adding team members, connecting additional databases, configuring Metabase settings, and more, check out the [Admin Guide](./administration-guide/start.md).
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For information on adding team members, connecting additional databases, configuring Metabase settings, and more, check out the [Admin Guide](./administration-guide/start.md).
