MySQL: Connecting HeidiSQL to MySQL
This documentation is part of the Configure GUIs guide. View the full guide here: How to connect graphical interfaces to MySQL.
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HeidiSQL is a lightweight, user-friendly database management tool. Here is how you can configure it to connect to MySQL:
- Launch HeidiSQL and create a new session.
- Fill in the required fields: Hostname, User, Password, and Port.
- Ensure the Library setting is set to
libmariadb.dll.
HeidiSQL Configuration Example
To enable SSL encryption:
- Go to the SSL tab.
- Enable the Use SSL option.
Stackhero employs TLS certificates issued by trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs), so no additional certificates need to be imported.
Enable SSL/TLS Encryption in HeidiSQL