MySQL Workbench - Connect to a Localhost

Sounds like you only installed the MySQL Client Tools (MySQL Workbench). You have to install the MySQL Database server, configure and start it.

http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/

You probably want the MySQL Community Server download.


For Win users:

Check if the MYSQL service is running or not. To check the service is running or not. Use the below steps:

  • Step1: Open the Services Desktop app from the Windows menu.

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  • Step 2: Then search the list of services to identify the name of the MySQL service. enter image description here
  • Step 3: Right-click on the service name to open the menu.
  • Step 4: Start the service if it is not running.

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