How to Resolve MySQL Connection Error: Could not load file or assembly 'MySQLConnector'

When trying to establish a connection with MySQL in Bold BI, you may encounter an error message stating “Could not load file or assembly ‘MySQLConnector’.” This issue occurs when the MySQL client library is not installed in Bold BI. To resolve this error, follow the steps below to install the MySQLConnector client library.

Installing MySQLConnector Client Library

For Linux Environment

1. Visit the following link for instructions on installing optional libraries for the Linux environment: Install Optional Libraries for Linux

For Azure App Services

1. Visit the following link for instructions on installing optional libraries for Azure App Services: Install Client Libraries for Azure App Service

After completing the installation of the MySQLConnector client library, you should be able to establish a connection with MySQL in Bold BI without encountering the error message.

Additional References

• How to install optional client libraries in silent mode in a windows environment