Connect a database

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# I want to connect a database

Choose and wire the system of record so product data is persistent, queryable, backed up, and secure.

## Recommended products
- Neon: Editorial fit review: Builders who want managed Postgres with branching workflows for development and launch safety. First step: Create a Postgres project, add the connection string, and run the first schema migration.
- Railway: Editorial fit review: Builders who want app hosting and managed databases in one project without hand-assembling infrastructure. First step: Create the app service, add Postgres, set production env vars, and run one deployed smoke test.

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## Related intents
- Reduce signup friction (adjacent)