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Co-authored-by: Desislava Yordanova <[email protected]>
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+title: Integrating SQLite Databases with Telerik Web Report Designer
+description: Learn how to set up and use SQLite databases with the Telerik Web Report Designer in a Blazor project.
+type: how-to
+page_title: How to Use SQLite Databases with Telerik Web Report Designer in Blazor Projects
+slug: integrate-sqlite-databases-telerik-web-report-designer
+tags: progress® telerik® reporting, web report designer, sqlite, database, blazor, integration, system.data.sqlite
+res_type: kb
+ticketid: 1655822
+---
+
+## Environment
+
+| Version | Product | Author | 
+| --- | --- | ---- | 
+| | Telerik Web Report Designer |[Desislava Yordanova](https://www.telerik.com/blogs/author/desislava-yordanova)| 
+
+## Description
+
+When attempting to use the [Web Report Designer]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/web-report-designer/overview%}) with an SQLite database in a Blazor or ASP.NET Core project, the SQLite option is available in the SqlDataSource dropdown list of providers. However, attempting to connect to a local SQLite database file results in an error.
+
+![SQLiteFactory Error](images/sqlite-web-report-designer-error.png)   
+
+This KB article also answers the following questions:
+
+- How to connect the Telerik Web Report Designer to an SQLite database?
+- What steps are needed to resolve the `System.Data.SQLite.SQLiteFactory` error in Telerik Reporting?
+- How to set up SQLite as a data source in the Telerik Web Report Designer?
+
+## Error Message
+
+`Cannot load type for DbProviderTypeName 'System.Data.SQLite.SQLiteFactory'.`
+
+## Solution
+
+To successfully integrate an SQLite database with the Telerik Web Report Designer in a Blazor or ASP.NET Core project, follow these steps:
+
+1. Ensure the [System.Data.SQLite NuGet package](https://www.nuget.org/packages/System.Data.SQLite/) is installed in your project. This package is necessary for the Telerik Reporting to interface with SQLite databases.
+
+    ![System.Data.SQLite NuGet](images/sqlite-web-report-designer-step-1.png)  
+
+1. Place your SQLite database file (e.g., `northwind.db`) in the main folder of your project. This location makes it easier to reference the database in your connection strings.
+
+    ![SQLite database](images/sqlite-web-report-designer-step-2.png)
+
+    You may use any other SQLite database file with a proper connection string configured in the next step.
+
+1. Use a sample connection string formatted as follows to test the data connection: 
+
+   `Data Source=northwind.db;Version=3;FailIfMissing=True;`
+
+    This connection string assumes the database file is named `northwind.db` and is located in the root directory of your project.
+
+Following these steps should allow the Web Report Designer to successfully connect to and use the SQLite database without encountering the `System.Data.SQLite.SQLiteFactory` error.
+
+![Connected Successfully](images/sqlite-web-report-designer-step-3.png)   
+
+## Notes
+
+- It's important to verify the version compatibility of the System.Data.SQLite package with your project's .NET version.
+- Ensure the SQLite database file is accessible to the project, considering any necessary permissions or path adjustments.
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Introduction to Telerik Web Report Designer]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/web-report-designer/overview%})
+- [System.Data.SQLite NuGet Package](https://www.nuget.org/packages/System.Data.SQLite/)
+- [How to register a DbProviderFactory in a .NET Core project]({%slug how-to-register-db-provider-factory-in-net-core-project%})
+- [How to configure SQLite ADO.NET Provider for Stand-alone Report Designer]({%slug configure-the-stand-alone-report-designer-sqlite-data-provider%})