# MySQL 8.4.x on Azure

This article provides step-by-step instructions to create an **Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server** with **VNet Integration and private access**. After completing the steps, you will have a fully provisioned and secure MySQL server in Azure, ready for application use.

### Prerequisites

* Access to the **Azure Portal**: [https://portal.azure.com](https://portal.azure.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* Azure permissions to:
  * Create Resource Groups
  * Provision Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server
  * Create Virtual Networks (VNets) and Private Endpoints

### Steps

* **Log in to Azure Portal**
  * Open the Azure portal and search for **Azure MySQL**.<br>

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* **Create Flexible Server**
  * Click **Create** and select **Flexible Server**.

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* **Specify Server Details**
  * Resource group
  * Name
  * Region
  * Workload
* **Configure Authentication**
  * Select **MySQL Authentication**.
  * Enter a username and password.

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* **Configure Connectivity**
  * Choose **Private access (VNet Integration)**.
  * If VNets exist under the selected resource group, they appear automatically.
  * If no VNets exist:
    * Click **Create VNet**.
    * Select **OK**.<br>

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* **Set Security and Tags**
  * Configure preferred security settings under the **Security** blade.
  * Add the required tags.
* **Review and Create**
  * Click **Review + Create** to validate the configuration.
  * Click **Create** to start provisioning the server.
  * Wait a few minutes for the deployment to complete.
* **Capture Connection Details**
  * After creation, record the following for later use:
    * MySQL endpoint (private endpoint if configured)
    * Username
    * Password

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