# Teradata

You can quickly import data from your Teradata into Exploratory.

## 1. Create a connection for Teradata

First, you want to create a connection for Teradata.

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Click the Teradata Icon.

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After filling the database information, click ‘Test Connection’ button to make sure the information is correct, before you save it.

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## 2. Open Teradata Import dialog

Select 'Import Database Data' from Add New Data Frame menu.

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Click Teradata to select.

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## 3. Preview and Import

Click "Get Data" button to see the data back from your Presto.

If it looks ok, then you can click 'Import' to import the data into Exploratory.

### 4. Known Issue

[Teradata: How to workaround the Syntax error: All expressions in a driver table must have an explicit name](https://community.exploratory.io/t/teradata-how-to-workaround-the-syntax-error-all-expressions-in-a-driver-table-must-have-an-explicit-name/2117)


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