MySQL Shell 8.0.33+ - MySQL Error 2003 (HY000): Can't Connect To MySQL Server On 'localhost:3306' (Doc ID 2973784.1)

Last updated on NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Applies to:

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

While trying to connect to a MySQL instance using MySQL Shell 8.0.33+

the following error is displayed

Using older versions the connection works

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