Connect to remote graph from desktop

[eric1]

I have Neo4j Enterprise installed on GCE and also Desktop. How do I connect remotely to the GCE instance from the desktop? I try using the browser URI with bolt port but the instance is not configured and it doesn't appear that I can access the dbms configuration settings.

[david_shiposh]

Hi Eric,

To connect to the Instance running on GCE from your local Neo4j Desktop, you will need to:

• In your project, Add Graph
• Click "Connect to Remote Graph"
• Enter the correct URL for your GCE instance, for example:

bolt://:7687

• Enter the proper credentials
• Activate that New Graph

Now when you start the Neo4j Browser within Desktop, it will connect to the remote graph.

On the GCE end, you will need to make sure:

• Your Neo4j instance is started
• The following is set in your configuration:

dbms.connectors.default_listen_address=0.0.0.0=true

• Your GCE firewall rules allow inbound connections to the defined BOLT port (default 7687).

I hope this helps.

Kind Regards,

Dave

[eric1]

Thanks for the reply David.

I confirmed that I am performing the steps you suggest:

• I use the External IP reported in the GCE Dashboard: bolt://xx.xxx.xxx.xx:7687. The https version of this URI works in my Chrome browser
• Credentials are correct and are the same ones used in the chrome browser connection
• Confirmed GCE settings are correct:
  

I still get:

Also, what database name does the Neo4j Desktop want? I tried the database name listed in the Neo4j browser Database Information. the Project Name, the Project ID, even the instance name, none seem to work.

Any ideas?

Thanks!
Eric

[david_shiposh]

Since you have dbms.connector.bolt.tls_level=REQUIRED

Make sure that you select the box: "Use Encrypted Connection" selected when you enter your credentials.

The Database name you enter is up to you and just locally indicates a name within the Desktop - it does not match this anywhere.

Kind Regards,

Dave

[eric1]

Ooohhh... I knew it was something bonehead on my part. Works now.

Thank you sir,
Eric