# Creating a database connection in Talend Management Console

Create a custom connection to your MySQL database in Talend Management Console to use it in your task.

## Procedure

1. Open Talend Management Console and go to the MANAGEMENT tab, then click CONNECTIONS in the relevant space.

   ![Space tile with one connection.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/api-services-getting-started-guide-api-services-platform/Resources/images/tmc_management.png)
2. Click ADD CONNECTION.
3. In the Application field, select Custom connections and enter mysql in Application Name.
4. Enter a Name for your connection, Movie catalog for example.

   ![Add new connection wizard.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/api-services-getting-started-guide-api-services-platform/Resources/images/connection_tmc.png)
5. Click ADD PARAMETER six times to create your parameters, and configure them as follows:
   | Key | Value |
   | --- | --- |
   | Database | Name of your MySQL database,<br>moviecatalog for example. |
   | Server | Host for your MySQL database |
   | Login | Your MySQL user name |
   | AdditionalParams | noDatetimeStringSync=true |
   | Password | Your MySQL password. Click the lock next to the value to mask<br>it. |
   | Port | Port for your MySQL database |
6. Click SAVE.