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zhqigz
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Cannot connect to MYSQL

Hi,

 

I already downloaded and installed mysql-connector-net (the one required to install before connecting to MYSQL).

 

However, when I tried connecting to a data base from MYSQL, it failed and said "We couldn't authenticate with the credentials provided".

 

Any idea why this is happening? I only had one root account in MYSQL and I know the password. But when I used this to try connecting, it just keeps failing.

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Thanks so much!

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v-xiaosun-msft
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Hi @zhqigz ,

 

According to your error message prompt, it maybe a permission/authentication error. 

I suggest that you can try to edit the credentials or delete the credential information in the data source setting and try again.

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Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ xiaosun

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

 

 

Hi, I deleted all credential info and tried again but still having the same issue. What should I do next?

 

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