Issue
When connecting to a MySQL database from Tableau Desktop, the following error may occur:
[MySQL][ODBC 8.0(w)]Can't connect to MySQL server on '<server address>' (10061)
Last Modified Date: 24 Aug 2022
Environment
- Tableau Desktop
- MySQL on Linux
Resolution
To troubleshoot this error, please work with your MySQL database administrator to check the the following:- MySQL server running
- Network connections are enabled on the server
- The network port you specified is the one configured on the server
For instructions on how to enable remote access to the MySQL database server, see How Do I Enable Remote Access To MySQL Database Server?
Cause
The network connection has been refused. For more information about the 10061 error, see Can't connect to [local] MySQL server.Thank you for providing your feedback on the effectiveness of the article.
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