Ok I got it. MySql.users.host must be changed to % from local host and restart keith smith wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm trying to get a mysql tool connect from a win XP box to mysql on Fedora 6 via port 3306. To test I'm trying to telnet in. telnet 192.168.20.21 3306 the response : Host 192.168.20.102 is not allowed to connect to this MySql Server. Connection lost to server. The Linux firewall is deactivated as is SE Linux. The app gives me the same "Host 192.168.20.102 is not allowed to connect to this MySql Server" response. I am at a loss. I looked on google and could not find an answer. Any help much appreciated. Keith ------------------------ Keith Smith (480) 584-4772 PHP Programming --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss ------------------------ Keith Smith (480) 584-4772 PHP Programming --------------------------------- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started.