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sanjeev803
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Helper I

MySQL Workbench DB Connection for MySQL Workbench 8.0.

Hi - I want to connect a database from MySQL workbench 8.0 to Power BI Desktop. Downloaded and installed mysql-connector-net-6.6.5.msi but still getting below message - 

My SQL Database.JPG

Not sure which connector to download. Please provide the link to the connector or any other help on this highly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Sanj

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TeigeGao
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Hi @sanjeev803 ,

Based on my test, PowerBI of the latest version supports MySQL Connector/NET 8.0 (https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/), please restart your PowerBI Desktop after installing the MySQL driver.

Best Regards,

Teige

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TeigeGao
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Solution Sage

Hi @sanjeev803 ,

Based on my test, PowerBI of the latest version supports MySQL Connector/NET 8.0 (https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/), please restart your PowerBI Desktop after installing the MySQL driver.

Best Regards,

Teige

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