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.
Applications that connect remotely to databases use similar settings. You can find database's specific information using View your database details for cPanel hosting.
Field | What to enter... |
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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 |