MySQL Connector/Python Release Notes
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Connector/Python runs on any platform where Python is installed. Python comes preinstalled on most Unix and Unix-like systems, such as Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. On Microsoft Windows, a Python installer is available at the Python Download website or via the Microsoft app store. If necessary, download and install Python for Windows before attempting to install Connector/Python.
Note
Connector/Python requires python in the system's
PATH
.
Installing Connector/Python with pip
Using pip is the recommended way to install Connector/Python and it functions on all standard systems, including Windows, and installing the Python language also installs pip.
# Installation
$> pip install mysql-connector-python
# Upgrade
$> pip install mysql-connector-python --upgrade