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# MySQL Data Source - Native Plugin
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2017-03-29 13:43:20 -05:00
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2018-02-15 02:38:39 -06:00
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Grafana ships with a built-in MySQL data source plugin that allow you to query any visualize data from a MySQL compatible database.
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## Adding the data source
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2018-02-15 02:38:39 -06:00
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1. Open the side menu by clicking the Grafana icon in the top header.
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2. In the side menu under the Dashboards link you should find a link named Data Sources.
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3. Click the + Add data source button in the top header.
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4. Select MySQL from the Type dropdown.
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Read more about it here:
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[http://docs.grafana.org/features/datasources/mysql/](http://docs.grafana.org/features/datasources/mysql/)
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