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# MySQL

> MySQL is one of the world's most popular open-source relational databases. Evidence syncs your MySQL data automatically, keeping your reports up to date.

## Add New Connector

To add a MySQL connector:

1. Select **Connectors** in the left sidebar and click "New Connector"
2. Select **MySQL** from the list of connectors
3. Fill in the connection details below and click "Create Connector"
4. Select the schemas and tables you want to sync
5. Configure your sync schedule

## Connection Options

<ResponseField name="Host" type="text" required>
  The hostname or IP address of your MySQL server
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Port" type="number" required>
  The port number for your MySQL server
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="User" type="text" required>
  The username for database authentication
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Password" type="password" required>
  The password for database authentication
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Database" type="text" required>
  The name of the database to connect to
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Connection Type" type="select" required>
  How to connect to your database
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Trust SSL/TLS Certificates" type="checkbox">
  Automatically trust the server's SSL/TLS certificates. Enable this for cloud databases that use custom certificate authorities.
</ResponseField>

### SSH Tunnel Options

If using SSH Tunnel connection type:

<ResponseField name="SSH Host" type="text" required>
  The hostname of your SSH server
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="SSH Port" type="number" required>
  The port number for SSH connection
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="SSH User" type="text" required>
  The username for SSH authentication
</ResponseField>

## Additional Resources

* [Fivetran MySQL Documentation](https://fivetran.com/docs/connectors/databases/mysql)