MySQL 1182: Connection was closed.

  1. Check the MySQL server logs. Run `tail -n 100 /var/log/mysql/error.log` to see recent error messages that might indicate why the connection was closed.



  1. Verify MySQL server is running: `sudo systemctl status mysql` or `mysqladmin -u root -p status` to ensure the MySQL service is active.



  1. Check for network issues: Use `ping` or `traceroute` to ensure there's network connectivity between your application server and the MySQL server.



  1. Examine the `maxconnections` setting: Run `SHOW VARIABLES LIKE "maxconnections";` to see if you're hitting the maximum number of connections allowed.



  1. Inspect open connections: Execute `SHOW STATUS LIKE "Threadsconnected";` to see how many connections are currently open and compare it with the `maxconnections` value.



  1. Review your application code or configuration to ensure it's correctly managing database connections, such as properly closing them when done.



  1. If using a pool of connections, check its configuration to ensure it matches the capabilities of your MySQL server, specifically the `max_connections` setting.



  1. Investigate for any ongoing large queries that may be causing timeouts or locking issues: `SHOW FULL PROCESSLIST;` to see current executing queries.



  1. Increase the connection timeout settings if necessary, by adjusting `waittimeout` and `interactivetimeout`: `SET GLOBAL waittimeout = 28800;` and `SET GLOBAL interactivetimeout = 28800;` for a start, adjusting values based on your needs.



  1. If possible, temporarily increase `maxconnections` to see if the problem persists: `SET GLOBAL maxconnections = 1000;` (adjust the number based on your server's capability and needs).



Remember to revert any temporary changes that are not suitable for your production environment after testing.

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