Laravel Sail MySQL Connection Refused
When using Laravel Sail for your development environment, you may encounter a “MySQL connection refused” error. This error usually indicates that the connection to the MySQL database server could not be established.
Here are a few possible reasons for this error and how to troubleshoot them:
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MySQL server not running: Make sure that the MySQL server is running. You can check this by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:
sail upThis command starts all the containers defined in your Sail configuration, including the MySQL server.
- Incorrect database configuration: Verify that your Laravel application’s database configuration matches the one defined in your Sail configuration. The default database configuration can be found in the `config/database.php` file. Make sure that the `DB_HOST`, `DB_PORT`, `DB_DATABASE`, `DB_USERNAME`, and `DB_PASSWORD` values are correct.
- Firewall or network issues: Check if there are any firewall rules or network restrictions that could be preventing your application from connecting to the MySQL server. Make sure that the MySQL port specified in your Laravel application’s database configuration is accessible.
- Container name conflicts: If you are running multiple Docker containers or have other applications running on your machine, there could be a conflict with container names or port bindings. Try stopping all other containers or applications and then running `sail up` again.
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Container restart: Sometimes, restarting your Sail containers can resolve the connection issue. You can do this by running the following command:
sail down && sail upThis command stops and removes the running containers and then starts them again.
These are just a few possible causes for the “MySQL connection refused” error. By checking these potential issues and troubleshooting them, you should be able to resolve the error and establish a successful connection to your MySQL database server using Laravel Sail.