--- title: Understanding the Snowflake login fields description: In this article, we explain what each Snowflake login field means and where to find the required credentials when connecting your Snowflake account in Dataslayer --- [Skip to content](https://support.dataslayer.ai/understanding-the-snowflake-login-fields#main-content) - [English](https://support.dataslayer.ai/understanding-the-snowflake-login-fields) - [Español](https://support.dataslayer.ai/es/entendiendo-los-campos-de-inicio-de-sesión-en-snowflake) English Show submenu for translations [![Dataslayer](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Dataslayer_New_Logo.png?height=35&name=Dataslayer_New_Logo.png)](https://www.dataslayer.ai/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://support.dataslayer.ai/understanding-the-snowflake-login-fields) - [Español](https://support.dataslayer.ai/es/entendiendo-los-campos-de-inicio-de-sesión-en-snowflake) English Show submenu for translations Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://support.dataslayer.ai/?hsLang=en) 2. [Snowflake](https://support.dataslayer.ai/snowflake?hsLang=en) June 11, 2025 # Understanding the Snowflake login fields ## In this article, we explain what each Snowflake login field means and where to find the required credentials when connecting your Snowflake account in Dataslayer When using the **[Snowflake](https://app.dataslayer.ai/snowflake)** **destination** in **[Dataslayer](http://app.dataslayer.ai)**, you need to **connect your Snowflake account** to send and store data via queries. ![Connect Dataslayer to Snowflake for seamless data transfer from many sources](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Jun-11-2025-02-28-39-3092-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=2-Jun-11-2025-02-28-39-3092-PM.png) To establish this connection, you’ll be prompted to **fill out several Snowflake login fields**. This article explains what each field represents and where to find the necessary credentials within your Snowflake environment. ![Login screen for Snowflake integration in Dataslayer showing required connection credentials](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Jun-11-2025-02-27-16-1469-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=3-Jun-11-2025-02-27-16-1469-PM.png) ### Required fields for connecting to Snowflake Below is a breakdown of the required fields to set up your Snowflake destination in Dataslayer, including where to find each value: **1. Account** Your **Snowflake account identifier**. - Where to find it: - Log in to [Snowflake](http://www.snowflake.com) and navigate to your Account menu on the left menu. - In the **Account section**, select the tab **View account details** \> **Account Identifier**. - Copy and paste the **Account Identifier** appearing there into the **Account** field in Dataslayer. ![View Snowflake account ID and connection details from the user profile settings](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Jun-11-2025-02-23-48-1127-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=4-Jun-11-2025-02-23-48-1127-PM.png) ![Snowflake account details section showing account identifier for Dataslayer integration](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/5-Jun-11-2025-02-24-14-1349-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=5-Jun-11-2025-02-24-14-1349-PM.png) Remain with this **View account details** tab open, you'll need it for some additional fields! #### 2. User The **username** for the Snowflake account you are using to write data. - Where to find it: - In the same tab, **View account details**, look for the field name "**User Name**". - Copy and paste the **User Name** appearing there into the **User** field in Dataslayer. ![Snowflake account details displaying username used for Dataslayer connection](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/6-Jun-11-2025-02-24-49-2035-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=6-Jun-11-2025-02-24-49-2035-PM.png) #### 3. Password The corresponding **password** for your **user**. Make sure the password is valid and up to date. #### 4. **Database** The name of the target **database** where you want Dataslayer to write data. - Where to find it: - In the Snowflake UI, navigate to their left menu and go to the **Data** section, and click on the **Database** tab. In there, your databases will be displayed along with their Schemas. - Enter its name in the **Database** field in Dataslayer. ![Selected database in Snowflake UI named MARKETING\_DB for use in Dataslayer queries](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/7-Jun-11-2025-02-25-07-6025-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=7-Jun-11-2025-02-25-07-6025-PM.png) #### 5. **Schema** The **schema** within the target database where your tables will be created or updated. - Where to find it: - Open your **Database** selected on the previous step, then browse to its **schema** where you want Dataslayer to write data. - Enter its name in the **Schema** field in Dataslayer. ![Selected schema named REPORTS inside the MARKETING\_DB database in Snowflake](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/8-Jun-11-2025-02-25-29-4762-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=8-Jun-11-2025-02-25-29-4762-PM.png) #### Optional Fields These fields are not mandatory, but specifying them can improve control and performance during data transfer. #### 6. **Role** (optional) The Snowflake **role** assigned to your user governs access permissions. - Where to find it: - In the tab **View account details**, look for the field name "**Role**". - Copy and paste the one appearing there into the **Role** field in Dataslayer. ![Snowflake account role set to ACCOUNTADMIN for integration with Dataslayer](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/9-Jun-11-2025-02-25-52-4113-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=9-Jun-11-2025-02-25-52-4113-PM.png) 7\. **Warehouse** (optional) The compute **warehouse** that will execute the write operations initiated by Dataslayer. - Where to find it: - In the Snowflake UI, go to **Admin \> Warehouses** in the left-hand menu. - There you'll see a **list of available warehouses**. - Select the one you want Dataslayer to use, and copy and paste the name into the **Warehouse** field in Dataslayer. ![Available Snowflake warehouses including EXAMPLE\_WH for executing Dataslayer queries](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/10-Jun-11-2025-02-26-08-1128-PM.png?width=688&height=268&name=10-Jun-11-2025-02-26-08-1128-PM.png) **Important:** - If you leave this field blank, Snowflake will use the **default warehouse** assigned to the user (if one exists). - If **multiple warehouses** are configured in your account, it is recommended to **explicitly specify** which warehouse to use to avoid permission or usage conflicts. #### Example Configuration Here is a sample of a completed configuration: - **Account:** `ABCDFG-AB12345` - **User:** `EXAMPLEUSER` - **Password:** `pS$hX4MñE.QwRD%` - **Database:** `MARKETING_DB` - **Schema:** `REPORTS` - **Role (optional):** `ACCOUNTADMIN` - **Warehouse (optional): `EXAMPLE_WH`** ![Completed Snowflake login form in Dataslayer with example credentials for connecting](https://support.dataslayer.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/11.png?width=688&height=268&name=11.png) As always, please contact us via our live chat [on our website](https://dataslayer.ai/?__hstc=205882892.609c93ea8042b8239c499e224c18b52a.1712818507477.1713181287827.1713258274101.5&__hssc=205882892.27.1713258274101&__hsfp=3856379180) or [via email](mailto:info@dataslayer.ai) if you still have doubts or questions. 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