Sql-server – How to connect once for all queries in SQL Server Management Studio

sql serversql-server-2012ssms

SSMS asks me to connect for every query in my project. Is there a way to connect only once per connection for all of the queries using it in my project?

The answers below (March 2014) don't answer the question. Still looking for a solution.

Best Answer

It has nothing to do with the Remember password option. It is just easier to reconnect when this option is checked because you only have to hit ENTER.

You have to go to this menu in SSMS: Tools / Options

In the Options window, go to this node:

  • Query Execution
  • SQL Server
  • Advanced

At the bottom, uncheck Disconnect after the query executes:

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It won't change a thing on existing connection and already opened query windows.

Open a new New Query window and connect to your server. It should not request login and password or AD user anymore, or just once.