# Using ODBC to connect to a source

This section describes how to use ODBC connectivity to connect to a source endpoint.

Information note

The ODBC source endpoint can be used to access sources that are not included in Qlik Replicate’s extensive Support Matrix. However, unless enabled through Professional Services and approved by your Account Manager, the ODBC source endpoint should not be used. Additionally, the ODBC source endpoint should not be used to access any sources already listed in the Support Matrix.

In this section:

* [Prerequisites](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/ODBC/prereq_odbc.htm#ar_odbcds_2456996027_1300999)
* [Limitations and considerations](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/ODBC/limitations_odbc.htm#ar_odbcds_2456996027_1363049)
* [ODBC source data types](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/ODBC/odbc_data_types_source.htm#ar_odbcds_2456996027_1377075)
* [Setting general connection properties](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/ODBC/set_up_odbc_as_source.htm)
* [Setting advanced connection properties](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/ODBC/advanced_prop_odbc_source.htm)