I have a MySql database that is running on a linux server. The DB is not password encrypted. I understand that no password != empty password. I installed mysql workbenck on my windows laptop and am trying to connect to my database. It doesn't allow me to. Details: Connection method: Standard (TCP/IP) Error: Cannot connect to Database server Your connection attempt failed for user'root' from your host to server at 3306 Host is not allowed to connect to this MySql Server. I am supposing it might be a windows firewall issue. Please can somebody help me resolve this.