When encountering the error "1196: Too many connections" in MySQL, follow these steps:
Run the following command in the MySQL shell to see how many connections are currently open:SHOW STATUS WHERE `variable
name` = 'Threads
connected';
Use this command to list all current connections, including the source host:SHOW PROCESSLIST;
Check the current limit:SHOW VARIABLES LIKE "max_connections";
If needed and your system resources allow, increase the number of connections temporarily:SET GLOBAL max
connections = limit>;
Replace `` with the new limit value. Be cautious with this step; ensure your server has enough resources to handle the increased limit.
If you identify connections that are idle or not needed, you can terminate them using:
KILL ;
Replace `` with the ID of the thread you want to kill, obtained from the `SHOW PROCESSLIST` output.
These steps should help mitigate the immediate issue. However, it's essential to investigate why the connection limit was reached to prevent future occurrences.
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