Query QuickBooks Online Data in MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench allows users to administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. When paired with CData Connect (on-premise or Connect Server), you get live access to QuickBooks Online data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for QuickBooks Online in Connect and work with live QuickBooks Online data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for QuickBooks Online Data

CData Connect uses a straightforward, point-and-click interface to connect to data sources and generate APIs.

1. Login to Connect and click Connections.
2. Select "QuickBooks Online" from Available Data Sources.
3. QuickBooks Online uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with QuickBooks Online.
4. Click Privileges -> Add and add the new user (or an existing user) with the appropriate permissions.

With the virtual database created, you are ready to connect to QuickBooks Online from MySQL Workbench.

Query QuickBooks Online from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual QuickBooks Online database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live QuickBooks Online data.

Connect to QuickBooks Online through Connect

1. In MySQL Workbench, click to add a new MySQL connection.
2. Name the connection (CData Connect).
3. Set the Hostname, Port, and Username parameters to connect to the SQL Gateway.
4. Click Store in Vault to set and store the password.
5. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection is configured properly and click OK.

Query QuickBooks Online Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve QuickBooks Online data, like SELECT * FROM qbonlinedb.Customers;

With access to live QuickBooks Online data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update QuickBooks Online, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with QuickBooks Online just like a MySQL database today.