Connection reference for MySQL
You need specific information to establish a seamless and secure connection. The following fields are required, except where noted.
- Connection name
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Enter a new MySQL connection name.
- Connection description
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Provide a short description of the connection. (Optional)
- Host
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Enter the host name or IP address.
- Example
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192.168.1.1
- Port
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Enter the port number associated with the MySQL database.
- User
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Enter the MySQL account username.
- Password
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Enter the MySQL account password. (Optional)
- Database
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Specify the database associated with the account. (Optional)
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