title: How do I resolve this error when trying to connect to an SQL server hosted on a Google Compute Engine Ubuntu VM
body: <p>For a database course that I'm in, the professor has tasked us with setting up several VM MySQL servers and remote connections. I've found proper documentation to solve most of my problems, but I've pored over docs trying to find a solution to my latest issue.</p>
  
  <p>I've set up an Ubuntu VM on the Google Cloud Compute Engine. I installed a MySQL server to this VM instance, and I need to log in remotely from my laptop. I've followed this documentation <a href="https://cloud.google.com/solutions/mysql-remote-access" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://cloud.google.com/solutions/mysql-remote-access</a> and this youtube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5qQDm3ciDg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5qQDm3ciDg</a>.</p>
  
  <p>However, I still get an Unable to Connect to Server message when I test my connection. What could I be overlooking that will help me connect? </p>
  
  <p>Thanks!</p>