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title: Infoveave MySQL Connection
description: Learn how to connect MySQL in Infoveave to query open-source relational database data for building dashboards, reports, and workflows.
---

import { Aside, Steps } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

# MySQL

MySQL connection helps you connect to a **MySQL database** and run queries directly from Infoveave.



## Adding a MySQL Connection

To create a new MySQL connection:
<Steps>
1. Go to the **Database** section.
2. Select **MySQL** from the available connectors.
3. Fill in the required connection details in the **New MySQL Connection** form.
</Steps>


## Connection Parameters

When setting up a MySQL connection, you need to provide the following details:

| Field      | Description |
|------------|-------------|
| **Name**   | A unique name to identify your connection. |
| **Port**   | Port number for MySQL (default is `3306`). |
| **Server** | The MySQL server endpoint. |
| **Username** | Your MySQL username. |
| **Password** | The corresponding password for the username. |
| **Database** | The MySQL database you want to connect to. |
| **Schema** | The schema inside the database to be used (optional). |



## Steps to Validate and Save
<Steps>
1. After filling in the details, click **Validate** to verify the connection.
2. If validation succeeds, click **Save** to store the connection.
3. You can now use MySQL as a datasource in your Infoveave workspace.
</Steps>


## Example Use Case

With a MySQL connection configured, you can:

- Query and manage relational data stored in MySQL.  
- Use MySQL SQL syntax for data analysis and reporting.  
- Integrate MySQL data into Infoveave Infoboards for dashboards, reports, and insights.