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# Connections

Defines how the connections to data sources are pooled.

The\<emph\> Connections \</emph\>facility allows you to stipulate that connections that are no longer needed are not deleted immediately, but are kept free for a certain period of time. If a new connection to the data source is needed in that period, the free connection can be used for this purpose.

To access this command...

Choose LibreOffice - Preferences Tools - Options
- LibreOffice Base - Connections.

## Connection Pool

### Connection pooling enabled

Specifies whether the chosen connections are pooled.

### Drivers known in LibreOffice

Displays a list of defined drivers and connection data.

### Current driver

The currently selected driver is displayed below the list.

### Enable pooling for this driver

Select a driver from the list and mark the Enable pooling for this driver checkbox in order to pool its connection.

### Timeout (seconds)

Defines the time in seconds after which a pooled connection is freed. The time can be anywhere between 30 and 600 seconds.