I'm using the mysql gui client on a windows machine and attempting to connect to mysql on a linux machine for the purpose of doing some database design. I can't get a connection, however. I get the following error message: access denied for user <username>@<userip address> (using password: YES) I'm rather new to mysql, but have used oracle and sql server. I was unable to find a cookbook or tutorial for establishing a connection with the gui. I'm assuming that there is something I need to do on the server-side to enable/facilitate this remote connection. Furthermore, I would like to use jdbc to make remote connections to the database, but assume that I'll run into similar problems. All/any help would be very much appreciated. Sincerely, John C. Dale Lead Java Architect, Project Manager, Lead Software Engineer Down in the Desert productions [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.downinthedesert.com