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Can't connect to sql server

Luisa Jones 0 Reputation points
2025-11-05T03:06:24.9766667+00:00

I Downloaded SQL and I can't connect to the server.

SQL Server Database Engine
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  1. Alberto Morillo 35,501 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-11-05T03:19:27.24+00:00

    Once you download SQL Server, proceed to install it using this tutorial.

    After has completed successfully, make sure to enable TCP/IP and Named Pipes protocols using instructions on this article.

    Download and install SQL Server Management Studio and get connected to SQL Server following these instructions.

    If you are trying to connect from other computer and not from the same box where SQL Server is installed, make sure you allow SQL Server access on the Windows Firewall.

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  1. Shruti Dhruv 875 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-11-13T05:59:42.03+00:00

    Hi Luisa Jones,

    Just wanted to check if you were able to resolve the issue and follow through the suggestion provided?

    Thank You

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