# Run SQL Script Task
The *Run SQL Script* task provides flexibility to write SQL code within Astera and execute it as part of a workflow.
To use a *Run SQL Script* task:
1. Drag and drop the *Run SQL Script* task object onto the workflow designer. Configure the object by right-clicking on the object’s header and selecting *Properties* from the context menu.
2. A *Database Connection* window will open, as shown below. This is where we will configure a connection with the database.
3. 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 such as *User Id*, *Password*, *Server Name*, *Database*, and *Schema*.
The next screen is the *Run Sql Properties* screen.
In the SQL Statement box, enter the SQL code. This code will be executed by the *Run SQL Script* task.
Once you have added the SQL script, click *OK* to close the window.
