# MySQL

MySQL is a popular relational database management system (RDBMS) and is widely used in various industries due to its scalability, flexibility, and ease of use.

## Prerequisites

* Get MySQL database connection parameters from the database owner.

## Connect to MySQL data source

Create a new data source in two ways. Note that this permission is restricted to workspace admins and developers.

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Select **Database** > **MySQL** as the data source type.

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Set its name and service account.

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(Optional) Click **Test connection** to check whether the new data source is successfully connected.

Click **Save**, and it will be saved to your data source library.