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# Create a Prometheus connection

# Create a Prometheus connection {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Establish a zero copy connection to a Prometheus system in Zero Copy Connector Hub.

## Before you begin

Role required: df_connection_admin

## About this task

Work with your data source admin to create a connection to Prometheus. For additional information about connecting, refer to the [Prometheus connector documentation](https://trino.io/docs/current/connector/prometheus.html).  
Note:  
This connector was developed by the open-source community and made available through the ServiceNow AI Platform for general use. Functionality can vary and might not cover all use cases supported by primary connectors.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the available community connectors in Zero Copy Connector Hub in one of the following ways:
   * Navigate to AllZero Copy Connector HubAvailable connectorsCommunity connectors.
   * Navigate to AdminZero Copy Connector HubAvailable connectorsCommunity connectors.
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2. Find the Prometheus connector and select Connect.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name and description ||
   | Connection label | Unique name for this connection. This helps in identifying the connection within your system. |
   | Connection name | System-generated name based on the Connection label. This field cannot be modified once the connection is established. |
   | Short description | Description of the connection explaining what it is about. |
   | Connection attributes ||
   | Connection URL | Endpoint for the Prometheus coordinator host. For example: <kbd class="ph userinput">https://&lt;host&gt;/&lt;path&gt;</kbd> |
   | Authentication methods ||
   | Authentication method | Authentication method to use with Prometheus. Default is Basic Authentication. |
   | Username | Username for basic authentication. |
   | Password | Password associated with the username. |
   [Table 1. New Prometheus Connection form]

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4. Configure connection security.

   | Option | Description |
   | Default | Select this option to use Java security CA certificates to establish a secure connection with the data source. This option uses public certificates that are already available in the Java security truststore. |
   | TLS | Select this option if your data source requires one-way SSL and uses its own certificates. |
   |-|-|

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5. If you selected TLS, attach the Base64-encoded truststore PEM file using one of the following options.

   | Option | Description |
   | Attach TrustStore file | Upload the PEM file by selecting Attach PEM file and selecting the file. |
   | Enter TrustStore file contents | Copy and paste the contents of the truststore file, ensuring the content begins with: -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- and ends with: -----END CERTIFICATE----- |
   |-|-|

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6. Select Connect.

## Result

A test connection is made to the external data source, verifying that the connection details are correct and the data source is accessible.

## What to do next

If the connection succeeds, configure data steward access on the Access Control tab. See .

If the connection fails, verify the connection details with your data source administrator and try again.

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