Cannot connect MySQL Workbench to MySQL server

You have installed MySQLWorkbench as a Snap package. You want to store the database password(s) in the Gnome Passwords & Keys facility.

However, a Snap package is sandboxed; it is not by default allowed to access this service. When you choose "Store in keychain" MySQLWorkbench is blocked by AppArmor.

You need to enter a command to allow this package to access the service. The command is:

sudo snap connect mysql-workbench-community:password-manager-service :password-manager-service

I got this from the discussion at this site.


  1. Go to app store.
  2. Search for mysql-workbench.
  3. Click on permission.
  4. Enable Read, add, change, or remove saved password̀s