To connect to MySQL through Navicat, please follow the steps below: 1. Open Navicat and create a new MySQL connection. 2. Enter the hostname/IP address, port, username and password. 3. Configure advanced properties as needed (optional). 4. Test the connection and save. 5. Double-click the saved connection to connect to the MySQL server.
How to use Navicat to connect to MySQL
Step 1: Open Navicat
Start Navicat Premium or Navicat Essentials.
Step 2: Create a new connection
- Click "Database" > "New Connection" on the menu bar.
- In the "New Connection" window, select "MySQL".
Step 3: Configure connection properties
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Hostname/IP Address:Enter the IP address of your MySQL server or CPU name.
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Port: If unsure, enter the default port 3306.
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Username: Enter your MySQL database username.
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Password: Enter your MySQL database password.
Step 4: Advanced Configuration (Optional)
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Database: You can select a default database when connecting automatically connect to it.
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Character Set: Choose a character set that matches your MySQL database.
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SSL: If your MySQL server enables SSL, please check "Enable SSL".
Step 5: Save the connection
- Click the "Test Connection" button to verify your settings.
- If the test is successful, click "OK" to save the connection.
Step 6: Connect
- Double-click your saved connection to connect to the MySQL server.
- Alternatively, you can expand the connection node in the Navigation panel to view the database objects.
Tip:
- If you are using a cloud MySQL instance, make sure you have granted access to your IP address.
- If the connection fails, check your settings and make sure the MySQL server is running.
- You can also use SSH tunneling to connect to a remote MySQL server through Navicat.
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