# Run SQL File Task
The *Run SQL File* task runs the SQL code inside a file of .sql extension as part of a workflow.
To use a *Run* *SQL* *File* task:
1. Drag and drop the *Run SQL File* task object onto the workflow designer. Configure the object by right-clicking on the object’s header and selecting *Properties* from the context menu.
A *Database Connection* window will open, as shown below. This is where we will configure a connection with the database.
2. Astera offers native connectivity to several databases and applications. To connect to a database, click on the drop-down menu next to the *Data Provider* field and select a data provider from the list.
To establish a connection to a data provider, fill in the credentials, which are *User ID*, *Password*, *Server Name*, *Database*, and *Schema* for SQL Server.
Next is the *Run Sql File Properties* window.
*SQL File Path*: Specify the path to the SQL file that you want to execute through this task.
Next is the *Config Parameters* screen. This is where users can set up variable parameters to indicate a run-time change for values in the list on the screen.
3. Click *OK* to close the window. You can now execute this task as part of the workflow.
