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# Set alternative default connection

> Configure an alternative default warehouse connection in Paradime so users or environments can run dbt™ against a different database without editing profiles.

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<Info>
  Only [**Admin users**](/products/settings/users/index) can manage data warehouse connections.
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### **What is the Default Connection?**

* The **default Code IDE connection** is used to **run dbt™ commands** in Paradime.
* During onboarding, **the first connection added** to the **Code IDE Environment** or **Scheduler Environment** is automatically set as the **default connection**.
* You may need to change this default if your workflow requires a different data warehouse connection.

### **How to Change the Default Connection**

1. **Go to** **Settings > Connections**.
2. **Find the connection** you want to set as default (e.g., Code IDE, Scheduler, etc.).
3. **Click** the **View** button.
4. **Click** the **More (`...`)** button in the connection settings menu.
5. **Select** **"Set as Default"**.

<Warning>
  **Implications of Changing the Default Connection**

  * **Affects All Users**: Updating the default **Code IDE Environment connection** will impact **all Paradime users**.
  * **Changes dbt™ Execution**: The new default connection will be used to **run dbt™ commands** in the Paradime [**Terminal**](/products/code-ide/run-and-preview/index).
</Warning>

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## Related topics

- [Manage connections](/guides/data-warehouse-essentials/manage-connections/index.md)
- [Setting Up Data Warehouse Connections](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-your-paradime-workspace/setting-up-data-warehouse-connections.md)
- [BigQuery cost connection](/integrations/bigquery/cost-connection.md)
- [Snowflake cost connection](/integrations/snowflake/cost-connection.md)
- [Environments](/products/settings/connections/index.md)