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# MySQL

Steps to connect MySQL source to Dataflake is like connecting PostgreSQL to Dataflake. Read this [section](/data-sources/postgresql.md) to learn more 

**To connect to MySQL,** from the top navigation bar click on the ![](/files/P80MayqVkDi5KjbUatdt) icon.

Choose the **Connection strings** tab.

Click the **Add** button.

Enter the Name of your connection.

Select **MySQL** from the Connection type.

Enter your connection string. 

1. **Hostname:** where your database is hosted
2. **Port:** add port name
3. **Database:** name of your database 
4. **User:** username of the Database you want to connect 
5. **Password:** password of the Database you wish to connect

Click **Next** then Click the **Complete** button to establish your Connection.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can paste the host url in the Host box to connect to your database quickly
{% endhint %}