MySQL (ODBC) Connections
You can use the MySQL (ODBC) connector to read data from and write data to MySQL databases in Alteryx One.
This connector is built on the Unified connector framework and uses an Alteryx-managed ODBC driver. No local driver installation is required.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Driver installation | The driver is provided by Alteryx One. No separate installation is required. |
Connection Type | ODBC |
Support | Read and Write |
Authentication | Basic Authentication |
Prerequisites
Before creating the connection:
Make sure that Alteryx One can access the MySQL server.
Add the required Alteryx service IP addresses to your allowlist, if applicable.
Obtain a MySQL username and password with the required database permissions.
Configure the Connection
To create a connection:
In Alteryx One, go to Data > New Connection.
Search for and select MySQL.
Configure the connection and credential properties.
Select Test Connection.
After the connection test succeeds, select Create.
Connection Details
Once the connection is created, enter the following details in the appropriate fields:
Connection Name: Display name for the connection in Alteryx One.
Connection Description: Optional description of the connection.
Server: Hostname or IP address of the MySQL server.
Port: Port used by MySQL. The default is 3306.
Database: Name of the MySQL database.
ODBC Driver: Alteryx-managed MySQL ODBC driver.
Credential Information
Credential Type: Select Username and Password. Only Basic authentication is currently supported.
Username: Required. Enter the MySQL username.
Password: Required. Enter the password associated with the username.
Limitations
Only Basic authentication is supported.
Existing connections and workflows are not automatically migrated to the new connector.
Existing MySQL Connector
Alteryx One also provides an existing JDBC-based MySQL connector. For information about that connector, see MySQL Connections.