I am having trouble connecting databases with razorsql.
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By default, MySQL does not listen for connections on your public interface. You will need to configure RazorSQL to connect over an SSH tunnel or have your MySQL service listening on the public interface (this is not recommended unless you set up a firewall and only allow connections from the computer that will run RazorSQL).
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