> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://new.docs.falkordb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Login Screen

> How to connect FalkorDB Browser to a FalkorDB server (manual fields, URL mode, TLS/CA).

The login screen configures the connection to a FalkorDB server and authenticates the user.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/falkordb-core/4RKo-4HTPunDsB0h/images/browser/login-screen.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4RKo-4HTPunDsB0h&q=85&s=5b693fa4f34e3df359c4cf6e7725614e" alt="Login screen" width="1920" height="1200" data-path="images/browser/login-screen.png" />

## Login modes

The UI supports two ways to provide connection details:

### 1) Manual configuration

Use this when you want to explicitly set fields:

* **Host** (default placeholder: `localhost`)
* **Port** (default placeholder: `6379`)
* **Username** (optional)
* **Password** (optional)
* **TLS** toggle
* **CA certificate** upload (optional; used when TLS is enabled)

Notes:

* When using a local FalkorDB instance with default credentials, username/password can typically be left blank (the UI hints this).
* Disabling TLS clears the uploaded certificate.

### 2) FalkorDB URL

Use this when you already have a single URL to connect with.

Expected format:

* `falkor[s]://[[username][:password]@][host][:port][/db-number]`
* The UI also supports `redis://` and `rediss://`.

Examples:

* `falkor://Default:Default@localhost:6379`
* `falkors://user:pass@my-host:6379`

If the URL format is invalid, the form shows a validation error before attempting login.

## What happens on successful login

On success, the browser navigates to the **Graphs** workspace (`/graph`).

## Troubleshooting

* If login fails, you’ll see an “Invalid credentials” error.
* If you enabled TLS, make sure the server actually supports TLS and (if needed) upload the correct CA.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="What URL formats can I use to connect?">
    You can use `falkor://`, `falkors://`, `redis://`, or `rediss://` URLs. The format is `falkor[s]://[[username][:password]@][host][:port][/db-number]`.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need a username and password for local development?">
    No. When using a local FalkorDB instance with default credentials, username and password can typically be left blank.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I enable TLS but my server does not support it?">
    The connection will fail. Make sure your FalkorDB server actually supports TLS and upload the correct **CA certificate** if required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the default port for FalkorDB?">
    The default port is **6379**. The login form uses this as a placeholder value.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>