> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.btsscorp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Connections

> Organize, edit, export, and import your Koala Studio connections

## Viewing Connections

* Open the **Connections** drawer from the left rail or press `Ctrl/Cmd+,`.
* Use the search bar to filter by name or server.
* Icons indicate the auth type (Basic, OAuth PKCE, Windows SSO authentication).

## Editing or Duplicating

1. Hover a connection and click **···**.
2. Choose **Edit** to change names, servers, or credentials.
3. Use **Duplicate** when you need the same settings but with a different schema or environment.

## Export / Import (`.kdex`)

* **Export**: click **···** → **Export connections**. Choose a passphrase to encrypt the `.kdex` file.
* **Import**: click **Import**, select the `.kdex`, and provide the passphrase. Existing connections update if the IDs match; new ones are added automatically.
* Use exports to share configurations between Koala Studio and the VS Code extension.

## Deleting

* Click **Delete** from the **···** menu. Koala asks for confirmation and removes both the metadata and any stored credentials.
* Deleting a connection removes it from all tabs; open tabs prompt you to choose another connection.

## Tips

* Keep production and sandbox environments clearly labeled.
* Periodically export your list as a backup—files are encrypted, so it’s safe to store them in password managers or secure drives.