How do I log into my Purdue MySQL account?

Overview

Instructions for logging into Purdue-affiliated MySQL accounts.

Instructions

There are two ways to log into your MySQL account. You can use client software or command prompt, or by using a web browser.

Client software or command prompt

1. Using an SSH client such as SecureFX or SecureCRT, or the ssh command, log in to guru.itap.purdue.edu.

2. At the prompt, type: mysql -h mydb.ics.purdue.edu -p

3. At the 'Enter password:' prompt, type the password for your MySQL account (this will not be your regular career account password).

Web Browser

 

Other mySQL resources may be found at https://it.purdue.edu/infrastructure/database/mysql/careeraccount.php

 

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