Connect to Databases Remotely
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July 6, 2015 9:29 AM
Connecting remotely to a database lets you manage it using tools like MySQL Query Browser or MySQL Workbench.
If you want to connect remotely to a database, you must enable support for remote connections.
- Log in to your Account Manager.
- Click Web Hosting.
- Next to the cPanel account you want to use, click Manage.
- In the Databases section, click Remote MySQL.
- In the Host field, enter the IP address from where you want to access your databases.
- Click Add Host.
Application settings
Applications that connect remotely to databases use similar settings. You can find database's specific information using View your database details.
| Field | What to enter... |
|---|---|
| Host Name or Server | Your database's host name |
| Port | 3306 |
| Username | The database user's username |
| Password | The database user's password |
| Database | The name of the database |
