How to use mySql DB from C# on shared hosting?

Question

Hi, i bought a web domain with some web space. They support only mySQL DB, how do i access the my SQL DB on my asp.net application? is there is way to access it through .net base classes without installing third party drivers?

Answer 1

The standard Conector/Net should work. It's pure C# and communicates with MySQL over sockets. If that isnt supported you should talk to your host about how to get it working.

Answer 2

You can reference MySQL .net connector .dll which will be placed in your bin folder.