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# Connect MySQL to the Knowledge Base

> Connect to MySQL databases to make your data accessible to AI agents.

With the MySQL connector, you can connect your MySQL or MariaDB databases directly to the Knowledge Base. Once connected, Odin AI Platform indexes the tables you specify, making your database content searchable and accessible to your AI agents for grounded, data-driven responses.

## Connecting to MySQL

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Project Settings">
    In your Odin AI Platform project, navigate to **Settings** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Connections">
    Select the **Connections** tab and find the **MySQL** tile under **Databases**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the MySQL popup">
    Click the **MySQL** tile. A popup appears with the option to connect to MySQL databases. Click **+ Add Connection**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the connection form">
    Enter the following details:

    **Server**

    | Field               | Required | Description                                                         |
    | ------------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Connection Name** | Yes      | A display name for this connection (e.g. `My MySQL Connection`).    |
    | **Host**            | Yes      | The hostname or IP address of your MySQL server (e.g. `localhost`). |
    | **Port**            | Yes      | The port your MySQL server is listening on. Default is `3306`.      |
    | **Database**        | Yes      | The name of the database to connect to (e.g. `mydb`).               |

    **Authentication**

    | Field        | Required | Description                      |
    | ------------ | -------- | -------------------------------- |
    | **Username** | Yes      | The MySQL user (e.g. `root`).    |
    | **Password** | Yes      | The password for the MySQL user. |

    **Database**

    | Field      | Required | Description                                                      |
    | ---------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Tables** | Yes      | The tables to index. Enter each table name separated by a comma. |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the connection">
    Click **Save**. Odin AI Platform will authenticate using the details provided. If successful, the **MySQL** tile on the Connections page will display a green dot and a count of your active MySQL connections.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>You're now ready to use your MySQL data in the Knowledge Base!</Check>