How to Connect to a MySQL Database

The MySQL Browser supports two connection methods. Use whichever is more convenient.

Method 1: Connection URL (Scheme Mode)

1. Open the MySQL Browser tool.
2. Make sure the "Scheme" tab is selected.
3. Paste your MySQL connection string:

Click Connect. The tool will test the connection and load your tables.

Method 2: Individual Fields (Standard Mode)

1. Switch to the "Standard" tab.
2. Fill in the fields:

• Host — your server address (e.g. localhost)
• Port — usually 3306
• Username — your database user (e.g. root)
• Password — the user's password
• Database — the database name

Click Connect to establish the connection.

Troubleshooting

• Make sure your MySQL server allows remote connections if connecting from outside
• Check that the user has the necessary privileges on the target database
• For cloud databases, ensure your IP is whitelisted in the firewall or security group
• Verify the port is correct — some providers use non-standard ports
• If using special characters in the password, try the Standard mode instead of a URL