How do I link my Azure SQL Database to SQL Server Management Studio?

Can you use SQL Server Management Studio with Azure SQL databases?

In this quickstart, you'll learn how to use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to connect to Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance and run some queries.

How do I link my Azure SQL managed instance to SSMS?

Connect with SSMS1On the on-premises client computer, open SQL Server Management Studio.2In the Connect to Server dialog box, enter the fully qualified host name for your managed instance in the Server name box.3Select SQL Server Authentication, provide your username and password, and then select Connect.Configure a point-to-site connection to Azure SQL Managed Instance from ...

Can't connect to Azure SQL Database from SSMS?

SSMS cannot connect to azure sql database Sign in to an Azure account and create a new firewall rule to enable access. This is for obvious security reasons. You don't want to allow everyone to be able to connect to your sql database in azure.

How do I connect to the SQL Server database management studio from the cloud?

Connect using the SSMS Object Explorer1In SSMS, select Connect Object Explorer from the File menu.2Enter the following values in the Connection dialog: For Server Type, enter Database Engine. For Server Name, enter 127.0. 0.1 as the IP address of your SQL Server instance. ... 3Click the Connect button.Quickstart: Connect to Cloud SQL for SQL Server from SSMS