# STEP 3 - Query a common

Once you have access to a common. You are able to use the SQL Editor located in the main (dashboard) page. To run an SQL command you will first have to set an access key.

In this section, we'll show you how to use the SQL editor.

Open the main drawer by clicking the Top-left Hamburger Icon then click on the option "Dashboard".

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Once on the dashboard page, write the SQL command and set the access key ([how to get the access key?](/guides-for-data-consumers/step-2-renew-access-key.md))

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If the query is successful, the results will appear in the section Query results.

Additionally, you will see a new entry in the Query history section.

Congratulations, you have completed your first query.


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.trustrelay.io/guides-for-data-consumers/step-3-query-a-common.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.