MySQL is an open-source relational database management system used for storing data. It is written in C and C++, offering various features that are very useful for developers and other users familiar with it. Often, it’s very useful to block off access to your MySQL server to prevent unauthorized access. Sometimes, you may lock yourself out. In this blog post we will show you how to fix the MySQL connectivity issues when accessing MySQL as a local server. This blog post will teach you how to fix the dreaded “can’t connect to local server” issue. Let’s get started!
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