Database template

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Official optional IT pack—structured fields for database secrets.

What this template is

The Database template stores database hostname, port, credentials, and connection strings. Enable it under Settings → Category templates → Infrastructure & IT.


Category slug	`database`
Pack	Official optional — `nt2-template-database`
Tier	Free

When to use it (and when not to)

Good fits

Postgres, MySQL, or Redis connection credentials
Separate hostname, port, and database name for validation hints
Optional full connection string for legacy apps

Use something else instead

Situation	Better template
Cloud console IAM user	Cloud Account
Server OS admin only	Server
Unstructured DSN paste	Secure Note

Everyday workflows

Create one item per database cluster or logical database.
Use environment to separate prod from staging connection details.
Copy password or connection string with clipboard auto-clear during deploys.

Fields at a glance

Field	What to put here	Sensitive?
Title	Title	No
Service name	Service name	No
Hostname	Hostname	No
Port	Port	No
Database name	Database name	No
Username	Username	No
Password	Password	Yes
Connection string	Connection string	Yes
Environment	Environment	No
Notes	Notes	No

What you need


Tier	Free
Vault state	Unlocked
Network	Offline after the first successful app load
Feature toggle	Database pack enabled—see Enable category template packs

Steps

Unlock your vault and open Settings → General → Category templates.
Under Infrastructure & IT, toggle Database On.
Open Assets and Add asset → Database.
Fill required fields and Save.

Tips and common mistakes

Enable pack first—Database is not a core builtin.
Do not paste secrets into Secure Note—you lose masking, validation, and share hard-blocks.
Clipboard auto-clear applies to copied secrets—paste within 30 seconds.