Google CloudSQL Resource integration

Queries and Resources
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It would be great if Retool could add Google's CloudSQL hosted database service as a resource option. This would be especially convenient in cases like mine, where the CloudSQL instance doesn't have a public IP, so instead I will need to set up a bastion host and use SSH tunneling to allow access to CloudSQL using the Retool Postgres resource.

Thank you!

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I was able to hook up Google Cloud SQL.

Made the cloud instance IP public and whitelisted Retool's IP per instructions here:

https://docs.retool.com/docs/connecting-your-database#section-naming-your-database-and-whitelisting-retools-ip-address

It was for a small project though, maybe this is a security risk.

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Thanks for the note, @zach-7! I’ll log this and share it with the rest of the team.

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Hello-

I'm having trouble connecting to my Google SQL from Retool On Premise deploy.

The deploy seems to be working, as I can log in and add the Firebase resource.

But, I can't add MySQL with a connection to a Google Cloud SQL database (it times out):

  • I've added all of the Retool IP addresses to the Authorized networks
  • I've set up a static public IP address for the DB
  • I've created client SSL certificates for the DB
  • I've tested the connection with and without SSL, with and without self-signed certificates, different database users, etc

I can connect via the command line using self-signed certificates, so I know my SSL certificates are working:

mysql \
	--ssl-ca=server-ca.pem \
	--ssl-cert=client-cert.pem \
	--ssl-key=client-key.pem \
	--host=35.XXX.XXX.XXX \
	--ssl-mode=verify_ca \
	--user=retool \
	--password

Any help is appreciated!

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Hey Tracy,

Would you mind writing in to support via the chat icon in the bottom right corner of most Retool pages, or on Retool.com, as I think it will be easier for us to debug if we are able to look at your configuration (which you may not want to share on a public forum)

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Hey Mark,

Thanks for the reply. Will use the chat

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Hi @tracy,

Would you be able to share your solutions, please? We are facing a similar issue (with postgres though) and may be benefited from your solutions.

Thanks,
Oliver

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Hey @Oliver! Stepping in here to try to help.

What error are you running into with your Postgres connection? Which IPs have you whitelisted?

List of IP addresses to whitelist here: https://docs.retool.com/docs/network-storage-requirements

And also here (should be the same addresses for on prem instances): Changes to Retool’s IP addresses for cloud and on-premise connections - #8 by Kabirdas