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MySQL Databases

This guide provides instructions for creating and connecting to a MySQL database instance on the DBaaS platform.

Creating a MySQL Instance​

To provision a new MySQL database, you must specify the following configuration parameters during creation:

  • Database Version: The version of MySQL you wish to run.
  • Plan: The resource allocation for the instance (CPU, Memory, Storage).
  • Instance Name: A unique, user-defined name for your database instance.
  • Database Credentials: The initial database name, administrative username, and a strong password.
  • VPC (Optional): Attach the instance to a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) for network isolation. You can select an existing VPC or create a new one.
  • Parameter Group (Optional): Apply a custom parameter group to configure the MySQL engine settings.

Once provisioning is complete, the status will change to "Running".

Connecting to Your Database​

You can connect to your running MySQL instance using any standard SQL client. The required connection details (host, port, and username) are available on the database details page.

Command-Line Example​

To connect using the mysql command-line tool, use the following command structure. You will be prompted for your password.

mysql -h <host> -P 3306 -u <username> -p<password>

Upon a successful connection, you will see the MySQL monitor welcome message.

warning

If you include a password directly in a connection string (not recommended), ensure any special characters are properly URL-encoded. For example, @ should be replaced with %40.

Last updated on May 15, 2026.