---
title: Python SQL Driver - pyodbc
description: This guide describes installing Python, the ODBC Driver for SQL Server, and pyodbc. The corresponding sample code shows how to connect to and interact with an SQL database.
author: David-Engel
ms.author: v-davidengel
ms.date: 08/22/2023
ms.service: sql
ms.subservice: connectivity
ms.topic: conceptual
---

# Python SQL Driver - pyodbc

Use the `pyodbc` driver to connect to an SQL database from Python code. This series of articles provides step-by-step guidance for installing and using this Python SQL driver.

## Get started

- [Step 1: Configure development environment for pyodbc Python development](step-1-configure-development-environment-for-pyodbc-python-development.md)
- [Step 2: Create an SQL database for pyodbc Python development](step-2-create-a-sql-database-for-pyodbc-python-development.md)
- [Step 3: Proof of concept connecting to SQL using pyodbc](step-3-proof-of-concept-connecting-to-sql-using-pyodbc.md)

## Documentation

- [pyodbc documentation](https://mkleehammer.github.io/pyodbc/)

## Support

PyODBC is community-supported software. Microsoft contributes to the pyODBC open-source community and is an active participant in the repository at [https://github.com/mkleehammer/pyodbc/](https://github.com/mkleehammer/pyodbc/). However, this software doesn't come with Microsoft support.

> [!TIP]
> To get help, file an [issue in the pyODBC GitHub repository](https://github.com/mkleehammer/pyodbc/issues) or visit other Python community resources.

## Community resources

- [Azure Python Developer Center](https://azure.microsoft.com/develop/python/)  
- [python.org Community](https://www.python.org/community/)

## Next steps

> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
> [Step 1: Configure development environment for pyodbc Python development](step-1-configure-development-environment-for-pyodbc-python-development.md)