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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Create a MySQL connection

Establish a zero copy connection to an external MySQL database in Zero Copy Connector Hub.

Before you begin

Role required: df_connection_admin

About this task

Work with your data source admin to create a connection to MySQL. For additional information about connecting, refer to the MySQL connector documentation.

Note: This connector was developed by the open-source community and made available through the ServiceNow AI Platform for general use. Functionality can vary and might not cover all use cases supported by primary connectors.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the available community connectors in Zero Copy Connector Hub in one of the following ways:

    • Navigate to All > Zero Copy Connector Hub > Available connectors > Community connectors.
    • Navigate to Admin > Zero Copy Connector Hub > Available connectors > Community connectors.
    • Find the MySQL connector and select Connect.

  2. On the form, fill in the fields.

  1. Select Connect.

Result

A test connection is made to the external data source, verifying that the connection details are correct and the data source is accessible.

What to do next

If the connection succeeds, configure data steward access on the Access Control tab. See Manage access to an established connection using roles.

If the connection fails, verify the connection details with your data source administrator and try again.

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FieldDescription
Name and description
Connection labelUnique name for this connection. This helps in identifying the connection within your system.
Connection nameSystem-generated name based on the Connection label. This field cannot be modified once the connection is established.
Short descriptionDescription of the connection explaining what it is about.
Connection attributes
Connection URLJDBC URL to establish the connection. For example:`jdbc:mysql://:?sslMode=REQUIRED`
Authentication method
UsernameUsername associated with the source.
PasswordPassword associated with the username.