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hi,

i tried to create a new connection to an mysql db.
when i test connection, system show this error message:
Database connection xxx is invalid
CLIENT_PLUGIN_AUTH is required

i tried with Power bi, no error. i can connect and download data.

Best regards
Riccardo

Did you install the correct driver into DB Connect?

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If this reply helps you, Karma would be appreciated.

yes, i installed mysql driver version 8.

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