Abstract

This manual describes how to install and configure MySQL Connector/Python, a self-contained Python driver for communicating with MySQL servers, and how to use it to develop database applications.

MySQL Connector/Python 8.0 is highly recommended for use with MySQL Server 8.0, 5.7, and 5.6. Please upgrade to MySQL Connector/Python 8.0.

For notes detailing the changes in each release of Connector/Python, see MySQL Connector/Python Release Notes.

For legal information, see the Legal Notices.

For help with using MySQL, please visit the MySQL Forums, where you can discuss your issues with other MySQL users.

Licensing information.  This product may include third-party software, used under license. MySQL Connector/Python 2.2 Community License Information User Manual has information about licenses relating to MySQL Connector/Python community releases up to and including version 2.2. MySQL Connector/Python 2.2 Commercial License Information User Manual has information about licenses relating to MySQL Connector/Python commercial releases up to and including version 2.2. MySQL Connector/Python 8.0 Community License Information User Manual has information about licenses relating to MySQL Connector/Python community releases in the 8.0 release series. MySQL Connector/Python 8.0 Commercial License Information User Manual has information about licenses relating to MySQL Connector/Python commercial releases in the 8.0 release series.

Document generated on:

2021-12-22

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