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To connect TextQL with your MySQL instance, you will need to gather the following connection details:
  • Host and port (default 3306)
  • Database name
  • Authentication credentials (username and password)
  • SSL configuration (if required)

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Creating the Connector in TextQL

Navigate to the TextQL Connectors Page and click Create New Connector. Select MySQL from the available connectors to open the configuration form.
New Connector
Select MySQL from the available connectors to open the configuration form.
Click MySQL
The form requires the following information:
  • Connector Name: A descriptive name to identify this specific MySQL connection in TextQL.
  • Host: Your MySQL server hostname or IP address.
  • Port: The MySQL port (typically 3306).
  • Database: The name of your target MySQL database.
  • Username: Your MySQL username.
  • Password: Your MySQL password.
  • Schema: The schema name within your database (optional).
MySQL Connector Form

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SSL Configuration

For secure connections, MySQL supports SSL/TLS encryption:
  • Enable SSL: Toggle to enable SSL/TLS encryption for the connection

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Supported Versions

TextQL supports the following MySQL versions:
  • Amazon RDS for MySQL
  • Google Cloud SQL for MySQL
  • Azure Database for MySQL

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Testing the Connection

After entering your credentials, click Create to establish the connection. TextQL will validate your credentials and create the connector. If the connection fails, verify your host, port, and authentication details.
Having trouble connecting? See the Network Configuration Guide for firewall and IP whitelisting setup.