diff --git a/docs/docs/databases/snowflake/getting-started/cloud.mdx b/docs/docs/databases/snowflake/getting-started/cloud.mdx
index f7d01979738..1e8d70aa141 100644
--- a/docs/docs/databases/snowflake/getting-started/cloud.mdx
+++ b/docs/docs/databases/snowflake/getting-started/cloud.mdx
@@ -24,22 +24,28 @@ create a new Hasura Cloud account.
Once you create a project on Hasura Cloud, hit the "Launch Console" button to open the Hasura Console for your project.
-
+
### Step 2: Add your Snowflake database as a source to Hasura
-:::info Note
+:::info Prerequisite: Turn on the experimental features for GDC
-** Step 2 Prerequisite: Turn on the experimental features for GDC**.
+While the Snowflake Connector is in beta, the feature can only be enabled by turning on the _Experimental features for
+GDC_ under the _Feature Flags_ section of the Console configuration page.
-While the Snowflake Connector is in beta, the feature can only be enabled by turning on the _Experimental features
-for GDC_ under the _Feature Flags_ section of the Console configuration page.
+1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of your Cloud project
+2. In the side navigation, click "Feature Flags"
+3. Finally, toggle the "Experimental features for GDC" switch to enable
-1) Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of your Cloud project
-2) In the side navigation, click "Feature Flags"
-3) Finally, toggle the "Experimental features for GDC" switch to enable
-
-
+
:::
@@ -48,58 +54,83 @@ Head to the `Data > Manage databases` section on the Console to add your Snowfla
:::info Make sure your Snowflake service is reachable by Hasura Cloud:
1. **Allow public connections or
- [whitelist the Hasura Cloud IP](/hasura-cloud/projects/create.mdx#cloud-projects-create-allow-nat-ip) on your [Snowflake
- firewall](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/network-policies.html):** This is good for testing and will allow you to quickly try out Hasura with your database!
-2. **VPC peering:** VPC peering and private network access is available on Hasura Cloud paid tiers and is
- recommended for production. Get in touch with us if you'd like to try this out against your existing databases.
+ [whitelist the Hasura Cloud IP](/hasura-cloud/projects/create.mdx#cloud-projects-create-allow-nat-ip) on your
+ [Snowflake firewall](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/network-policies.html):** This is good for testing and
+ will allow you to quickly try out Hasura with your database!
+2. **VPC peering:** VPC peering and private network access is available on Hasura Cloud paid tiers and is recommended
+ for production. Get in touch with us if you'd like to try this out against your existing databases.
:::
#### Step 2.1: Begin by clicking "Connect Database"
-
+
#### Step 2.2: Next, choose the `snowflake (Beta)` driver
-
+
#### Step 2.3: Enter your Snowflake JDBC Connection string
-Snowflake JDBC connection strings have the [following formats](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/jdbc-configure.html#examples):
+Snowflake JDBC connection strings have the
+[following formats](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/jdbc-configure.html#examples):
- `jdbc:snowflake://myorganization-myaccount.snowflakecomputing.com/?user=peter&warehouse=mywh&db=mydb&schema=public`
- `jdbc:snowflake://xy12345.snowflakecomputing.com/?user=peter&warehouse=mywh&db=mydb&schema=public`
You can get your `account id` for the second syntax by logging in to Snowflake and navigating to `Admin -> Accounts`.
-You can find more info on Snowflake's [JDBC Connection docs](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/jdbc-configure.html#jdbc-driver-connection-string) here.
+You can find more info on Snowflake's
+[JDBC Connection docs](https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/jdbc-configure.html#jdbc-driver-connection-string) here.
Once you add the Snowflake service, you will find it listed as an available database on the sidebar.
+:::info Setting the connection string as an environment variable
+
+It's generally accepted that setting the connection string as an environment variable is a better practice as it's more
+secure and prevents any secrets from being exposed in your instance's metadata.
+
+An example would be to create a new
+[environment variable](/deployment/graphql-engine-flags/index.mdx#using-environment-variables) called
+`SNOWFLAKE_JDBC_URL` and set it equal to your JDBC connection string.
+
+Then, export the metadata - in JSON form - using the Console's `Settings` page or by making a call using the
+[metadata API](api-reference/metadata-api/manage-metadata.mdx#metadata-export-metadata) and add the following key-value
+pair to the `metadata.json`'s `configuration` object:
+
+```json
+"template": "{\"fully_qualify_all_names\": false, \"jdbc_url\": \"{{getEnvironmentVariable(\"SNOWFLAKE_JDBC_URL\")}}\"}"
+```
+
+You can then apply the metadata to your instance by either using the Console's `Settings` page or by making a call using
+the [metadata API](api-reference/metadata-api/manage-metadata.mdx#metadata-apply-metadata).
+
+:::
+
### Step 3: Track existing tables
-To query your Snowflake service using Hasura, you'll need to have existing tables to select. Those tables
-will appear under the database as shown.
+To query your Snowflake service using Hasura, you'll need to have existing tables to select. Those tables will appear
+under the database as shown.
-
+
-You can select all or select individual tables to track. Click "Track Selected" for Hasura to introspect them and
-create the corresponding GraphQL schema.
+You can select all or select individual tables to track. Click "Track Selected" for Hasura to introspect them and create
+the corresponding GraphQL schema.
-
+
### Step 4: Try out a GraphQL query
Head to the `API` tab in the Console and try running a GraphQL query! Use the explorer sidebar on GraphQL to get help in
creating a GraphQL query.
-
+
## Keep up to date
@@ -109,8 +140,7 @@ Currently, Hasura supports read-only queries, relationships, and permissions on
:::
-If you'd like to stay informed about the status of Snowflake support, subscribe to our newsletter and join our
-discord!
+If you'd like to stay informed about the status of Snowflake support, subscribe to our newsletter and join our discord!
- [https://hasura.io/newsletter/](https://hasura.io/newsletter/)
- [https://discord.com/invite/hasura](https://discord.com/invite/hasura)