To verify if port 3306 is open, you can use NetStat, CurrPorts, or PortQry. We recommend NetStat, as you won't have to download new software for this. Run the Command Prompt as administrator. Type the command: netstat -ab and hit Enter. Wait for the results to load. Port names will be listed next to the local IP address. Just look for port 3306. You can press Ctrl + F and type 3306 in the word box to search for it. If the port is open, it will show in the results as LISTENING. To check if port 3306 is open via CurrPorts, just sort by Local Port, then find port 3306. If the port is available, it will show in the list. To use PortQry.exe to find port 3306, use the Command Prompt. Type -e [3306], then press Enter.