Connection to MySQL database

[insightful_fred]

I'm trying to get data from a MySQL database (5.7) but I'm greeted with this:

I've tried installing a bunch of components (odbc, .net) but it still doesn't work

Is there a particular component I need?

[VahidDM · Accepted solution]

Hi @insightful_fred 

Have you seen these links:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Connect-mysql-database-problem/m-p/1935139

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Power-Query/Problem-connection-Power-BI-to-MySQL-data-source/m-p/66...

If this post helps, please consider accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Appreciate your Kudos!!

[insightful_fred]

Thanks, Using this link from your links I was able to get it working
https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/file/?id=412152