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

> ## Agent Instructions
> PawSQL 是一个产品：Cloud 是公网部署形态，Engine / Optimizer / Auditor / Advisor / Patroller 是同一产品的组件与交付形态，不是彼此独立的产品。 / PawSQL is a single product: Cloud is the public deployment form, while Engine / Optimizer / Auditor / Advisor / Patroller are components and delivery forms of the same product, not separate products.
> 术语以站内术语表为准：SQL 审核对应英文 SQL Review，查询重写对应 Query Rewrite，索引推荐对应 Index Recommendation；英文内容统一用 Review，不用 Audit。 / Use the site glossary for terminology: 审核 is SQL Review, 重写 is Query Rewrite, 索引推荐 is Index Recommendation; English content uses Review, never Audit.
> 引用能力范围或版本支持时以对应页面为准；标注 unknown、或 status 非 published 的内容表示尚未经产品核实，不应作为事实引用。 / Cite capability scope and version support from the corresponding page; content marked unknown, or with a status other than published, is not yet product-verified and must not be cited as fact.

# Use PawSQL Cloud

> Access PawSQL Cloud in a browser, verify your organization, and prepare the account for its first task.

PawSQL Cloud provides a managed PawSQL service. No server deployment is required: users sign in through a supported browser, create or select a workspace, and use the capabilities included in their account and role.

## Goal

Access PawSQL Cloud in a browser, verify your organization, and prepare the account for its first task.

## Prerequisites

* The official PawSQL Cloud URL;
* a supported modern browser;
* network access to the service;
* a valid account;
* organization or project membership for team use.

<Warning>
  Enter credentials only on an official PawSQL endpoint or a URL approved by your organization.
</Warning>

## Sign in

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the service">
    Verify the domain and HTTPS certificate before entering credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Use the login method presented by the service. Follow your organization’s identity policy if SSO is enabled.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm scope">
    Check the active organization, project, and account after sign-in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review available features">
    Confirm that Workspaces and SQL Optimization are available. Visibility depends on account type, role, and entitlement.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## First-session tasks

1. Confirm your account and organization.
2. Review usage or quota information where available.
3. Create or select a non-production workspace.
4. Run a sanitized read-only query.
5. Create separate credentials only if an IDE, MCP client, or API integration is required.

## Client access

Browser sessions and client authentication are typically independent.

| Client        | What you usually need                                    |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Web console   | User sign-in                                             |
| IDE extension | Cloud endpoint and client credential                     |
| PawSQL MCP    | Cloud endpoint, MCP launch configuration, and credential |
| OpenAPI       | API endpoint and supported authentication credential     |

## Security practices

* Remove credentials and unnecessary business data from submitted SQL.
* Do not persist login sessions on shared devices.
* Revoke unused tokens.
* Confirm organizational policy before connecting Cloud to a database.
* Treat SQL text, schema metadata, and execution plans according to their data classification.

## Troubleshooting

### The sign-in page does not open

Check the URL, DNS, proxy, network policy, and TLS certificate.

### The expected project is missing

Verify the account used to sign in and ask an organization administrator to review membership.

### A feature is not visible

Check role permissions, account entitlement, and current usage limits.

### An IDE cannot reuse the browser session

Configure the client-specific credential described in [Authentication](/en/user-guide/installation/authentication).

## Verification

Sign in and confirm the active organization, project, and account, and that Workspaces and SQL Optimization are available.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Verify the installation" href="/en/user-guide/installation/verify-installation" />

  <Card title="Create a workspace" href="/en/user-guide/workspaces/index" />

  <Card title="One-minute SQL optimization" href="/en/getting-started/quickstart" />
</CardGroup>