How To Configure SSL/TLS for MySQL

MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system. By default, MySQL is configured to only accept local connections—if you need to access your MySQL database from a remote location, it’s important that you do so securely. In this guide, we’ll configure MySQL to accept remote connections with SSL/TLS encryption. Choose your operating system below to get started.

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