Connect to clusters in YugabyteDB Aeon in the following ways:

| From | How |
| :--- | :--- |
| [Browser](connect-cloud-shell/) | Use Cloud Shell to connect to your database using any modern browser.<br>No need to set up an IP allow list, all you need is your database password.<br>Includes a built-in YSQL quick start guide. |
| [Desktop](connect-client-shell/) | Install the ysqlsh or ycqlsh client shells to connect to your database from your desktop.<br>YugabyteDB Aeon also supports psql and [third-party tools](/stable/integrations/tools/) such as pgAdmin.<br>Requires your computer to be added to the cluster [IP allow list](../cloud-secure-clusters/add-connections/) and an [SSL connection](../cloud-secure-clusters/cloud-authentication/). |
| [Applications](connect-applications/) | Obtain the parameters needed to connect your application driver to your cluster database.<br>Requires the VPC or machine hosting the application to be added to the cluster IP allow list and an SSL connection. |

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