# Why close mysql database connection?

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**Created:** [November 19, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-close-mysql-database-connection/316376 "2010-11-19T19:01:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 19, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-close-mysql-database-connection/316376/1 "2010-11-19T19:01:22Z")

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When I read tutorials about using mysql, they always say to end the script by closing the database. Is there a reason for this? I assume it has something to do with security issues, but when I close the db it turns into a headache trying to figure out where I need to start the connection again (I’m new to this obviously).

I’ve searched for an answer to this online, but can’t find one.