# How do I create a MySQL connection?

My data is stored in MySQL, how do I connect my data to Kraken?

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- Posted at: almost 7 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

MySQL Requirements:
Setting up Kraken to connect to your MySQL environment requires a user that has read and write access to the database you would like to use for predictive analysis. If your database is not accessible outside of your network, you may need to contact your IT department to whitelist Kraken's IP address. Please contact your Customer Success Manager for more information.

Adding a New MySQL Connection in Kraken:
 - Log in to Kraken
 - Click on the Menu in the top right corner
 - Select Manage Data
 - Click on the MySQL Data Provider Card

Host: The name or network address of the instance of MySQL

Port: The port MySQL is using to listen for connections. Default port is 3306

Database: The case-sensitive name of the database that contains the data you would like to use for predictive analysis

Username: The MySQL login account being used that has read/write access to the database entered in the previous field

Password: The password for the MySQL account being used

 - Click Connect

ADDITIONAL MySQL DOCUMENTATION:
Configuring a MySQL Connection: https://dev.mysql.com/doc/connector-net/en/connector-net-connection-options.html

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- Posted at: almost 7 years ago
- Author title: Director of Product Marketing




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