Setting up VS 2022 for MySql - visual-studio

I am just starting to write VS2022 WebForms app and need a MySql connection.
I already have MySql Connector/Net 8.0.23 installed.
Database is MySql 8.0.23. All applications ar vb.net.
I have read where I need to install "MySql for Visual Studio" to establish a server-connection in "Server Explorer".
But I am concerned that it will wipe out my 8.0.23 Connector with a later version.
Will this be a problem?
Is there any way I can just specify a connection using my existing 8.0.23 connector.
I have many/many applications already written for 8.0.23 so I can't upgrade all of those.
Thanks
I have tried setting up a new server in "Server Explorer" but it also wants a mysql connector that I don't have in the installed connectors for VS2022.

You have to download "MySql Connector" from Devart. The problem is that it is no longer free: after a 30 days trial period, we have to buy a licence.
I am working with VS 2022 but I am considering installing VS 2019 because of this problem!

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