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I think I already know the answer to this, but just to be sure, is there any way to connect to a MySQL database in VB?

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As asked, yes — VB (ASP.NET/VB.NET) can talk to MySQL. As noted, Oracle's Connector/NET has long been the common route; a modern alternative is the community-driven MySqlConnector (cross-platform, async-friendly). The choice usually depends on the target framework and feature needs (Visual Studio/Entity Framework integration vs. modern .NET Core performance). See the community package on GitHub and NuGet: MySqlConnector on GitHub and .

Common setup pattern
Install the provider with NuGet (either Oracle's MySql.Data or the MySqlConnector package), add the provider assembly to the project, import the provider namespace, and use Using blocks so connections are closed automatically. A minimal VB.NET pattern looks like this:

Imports MySql.Data.MySqlClient

Dim connStr As String = "Server=localhost;Database=test;Uid=root;Pwd=secret;"
Using conn As New MySqlConnection(connStr)
    conn.Open()
    Using cmd As New MySqlCommand("SELECT id, name FROM users", conn)
        Using rdr As MySqlDataReader = cmd.ExecuteReader()
            While rdr.Read()
                Console.WriteLine(rdr.GetString(1))
            End While
        End Using
    End Using
End Using

Troubleshooting and notes

  • If the assembly is missing, add the NuGet package or reference the MySql.Data.dll used by the project platform (x86 vs x64 mismatch is common).
  • Check network/firewall and that the MySQL account has the required host privileges; test with MySQL Workbench or the mysql client.
  • Watch connection-string options (server/port, user id, password, SslMode) and avoid hard-coding credentials in source.
  • For EF: the official connector supports EF6; for EF Core consider community providers (Pomelo or EF Core connectors).
  • For high-concurrency or async code, the community MySqlConnector often performs better; file bug reports or check issues on the provider’s project tracker if odd behavior appears.

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If you have problems with connector, check first the documentation for any compatibility issues. Here's a part of it:

Connector/Net 6.1.4 (stable release)
Windows (x86, 32-bit)
.NET Framework version required: 2.x+
MySQL Server version supported: 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 5.4, 5.5

Connector/Net 6.3.2 beta
Windows (x86, 32-bit)
.NET Framework version required: 2.x+, 4.x+ for VS 2010 support
MySQL Server version supported: 5.0, 5.1, 5.4, 5.5

If you find a bug, report it to Report a Bug.

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