# MySQL

Phiona supports connections to MySQL databases. When you first click on either of the two buttons, you will see all of the current connections you have made to databases. Click on the "Create a new connection" link on the top right and fill in the relevant database details. 

{% hint style="info" %}
Please make sure you are allowed at least read access to this database by your organization.
{% endhint %}

![Click on the MySQL button to connect](/files/-MfYLYJhQXhC1dcykp0s)

![Enter your database details to set up the connection](/files/-MfYsfAz0Kw0r0ck99yY)

If successful, you'll see a database link when you next open your MySQL connection page.

![A successfully connected MySQL database](/files/-MfYtkwxj6ZwgGxaL3V8)


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