mysqlsh fails to connect with "a connection to ... is already defined." (Doc ID 2924224.1)

Last updated on MARCH 02, 2023

Applies to:

MySQL Server - Version 8.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Attempting to connect with MySQL Shell results in an error:

Especially seen after upgrading to 8.0.32+, but possible in any version.

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