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.
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 |