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How to Connect to the Open edX MySQL Database 
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..note::
    This capability is available only to STRATUS dedicated subscription and Cirrus customers.

**Connect to a database** using MySQL Workbench. MySQL Workbench is a free tool you can
use to connect to your server databases from your computer.

To connect to stratus databses open **MySQL Workbench**.

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    :alt: workbench start


On the connection screen above in the top left, click on **Database** -> **Connect to Database**
or press **CTRL + U**

Provide database connection details on **Paramethers** options:

- **Connection Name** - provide the name of your choice.
- **Connection Method** - choose connection method **Standard(TCP/IP)**.
- **Hostname** - provide a host name or address where a database is on. E.g. server.ourdomain.com or 192.168.01.37.
- **Port** - By default **3306**
- **Username** - put your username.
- **Default Schema** - choose **edxapp**.

These credentials will be sent to you by our support team.

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    :alt: workbench connect

Then, you can click on **Test Connection** and **Ok**.