Connect to databases remotely in cPanel hosting

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.

1. Log in to your HostingDude.com account.
2. Click Web Hosting.
3. Next to the cPanel account you want to use, click Manage.
4. Click cPanel Admin.
5. In the Databases section, click Remote MySQL.
6. In the Host field, enter the IP address from where you want to access your databases.
7. Click Add Host.

More Info

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...
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