# MySQL + Snowflake

> Automatically sync MySQL tables and data to Snowflake with incremental loading. Start your 14-day free trial.

Source: https://www.erathos.com/en/pipelines/mysql-snowflake
Em português: https://www.erathos.com/pipelines/mysql-snowflake

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system, widely used to store, organize, and retrieve data in web and enterprise applications. Snowflake, in turn, is a serverless Big Data solution developed by Google, providing robust storage and analysis capabilities for data at scale.

With Erathos, you can integrate data from MySQL to Snowflake in just a few minutes. Our platform handles the entire data movement process to your analytical environment, allowing you to blend data with other sources in your Data Warehouse. This way, your time is focused on what actually drives value — extracting valuable insights and making more data-driven decisions.

### What MySQL data does Erathos sync to Snowflake?

The integration automatically syncs key MySQL objects:

- **Selected tables** — incremental replication of any configured table
- **Schema drift** — new columns are automatically detected and added to the destination
- **Primary keys and timestamps** — used for efficient incremental syncing
- **Historical data** — full initial load followed by incremental updates

### Why sync MySQL with Snowflake?

In Snowflake, you can combine MySQL data with other sources using elastic compute, without competing for resources between different teams querying the same data at the same time.

### How it works

Erathos connects to MySQL via official APIs and syncs your data incrementally — only new or updated records are processed in each run, keeping your pipelines fast and your Snowflake costs predictable. You choose the sync frequency (from every 5 minutes to daily), the objects to sync, and the destination dataset. Every run is logged with full observability: execution time, rows processed, error context, and instant alerts via Slack or email if anything goes wrong.

## Data in your data warehouse in minutes

### Out-of-the-box MySQL connector

Replicate MySQL tables to Snowflake with incremental sync and automated schema drift detection — without breaking pipelines when the source structure changes.

### Full control over your MySQL pipelines

Configure sync frequency and sync type per table. Data arrives in Snowflake ready for secure sharing across teams and integration with BI and ML tools, without data duplication.

### End-to-end observability

No more finding out about MySQL issues only after the business team complains. Every run is logged with runtime, rows processed, and error context. Get automatic alerts via Slack, Discord, or email the moment anything deviates from expected behavior — keeping replication always up to date without impacting your transactional database.

## Centralizing data from MySQL into Snowflake has never been easier

Erathos is a data ingestion platform built for teams that need to replicate operational databases for analytics. With our MySQL connector, you can incrementally sync tables and transactional records to Snowflake — featuring schema drift detection and comprehensive execution logs.

## FAQ

### What is Erathos and how can it help my company?

Erathos is a data ingestion platform built for reliability, transparency, and control. We help data teams connect tools like MySQL to their data warehouse — with complete observability for every execution, zero maintenance, and without the opacity of traditional market tools.

### How does Erathos sync data from MySQL to Snowflake?

Erathos uses incremental replication to sync MySQL tables to Snowflake. Schema drift is automatically detected—if a column is added or modified in MySQL, the pipeline adapts without manual intervention.

### How often does Erathos sync data from MySQL to Snowflake?

You can configure the sync frequency from every 5 minutes to daily, at the table level. Erathos uses incremental sync—only new or updated records are processed in each run, keeping your MySQL pipeline efficient and Snowflake costs predictable.

### What happens if a MySQL sync fails?

Erathos automatically detects failures and sends alerts to your email, Slack, or Discord with full context — not just "job failed." Smart retries handle transient errors, and every run is logged with runtime, rows processed, and error context so your team can debug in minutes, not hours.

### Is there a free trial for the MySQL connector?

Yes. Every Erathos connector comes with a 14-day free trial. Connect MySQL to Snowflake and start syncing immediately — no credit card required.