# MySQL Connector

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system that can store data in tabular form, i.e., rows and columns.

## Create a MySQL Connector

The MySQL Connector falls under the Database Connector. To create a MySQL connector, follow the usual steps to create a connector as mentioned above. For MySQL-specific details, proceed as follows: 

* To define the MySQL connector, select “MySQL” from the list of values.

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* Add relevant details under the MySQL Host & Login Details section:&#x20;
  1. “Host name”: Enter the server details of the host.&#x20;
  2. “Port number”: Enter the port number to connect. By default, Langstack prefills it with the default MySQL port 3306. However, users can change the port number as needed.
  3. “Username”: Enter username for the connector.&#x20;
  4. “Password”: Enter password for the connector.&#x20;
  5. “DB (Database) Name”: Enter the Database name.

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* Save and test the connection as described in [Create a connector](/welcome/get-started/learn-langstack/connectors/create-a-connector.md) section.


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