What is my DB HOST name

[unknown888]

hi, i am trying to install an application that works with Mysql. i have created mysql db, copied all application files.

during installation, it is asking for my db host, db name, db user credentials etc. i am confused as to what value should i use for db host?.

Should it be local or something like mysql.eukhost.com?

(its a semi-dedicated plan with Cpanel)

[WelshTom]

For the database host, simply input:

localhost

[unknown888]

Originally Posted by eUK-Thomas

For the database host, simply input:

localhost

Silly me!. Thanks

[unknown888]

Originally Posted by unknown888

Silly me!. Thanks

Well, it worked great for the sites hosted locally. My situation is bit unique, I am in the process of moving couple of sites. During that time, I would like my application use MySQL present in my semi-dedicated plan, rather than the DB present in previous hosting area.

In other words, now i am moving it to eukhost. To begin with, I would like to switch database first and then the application files.

What should I do?. If i use my HOSTNAME, it says it is unable to recognise?. Any ideas?.

[eUKhost.com]

Originally Posted by unknown888

Well, it worked great for the sites hosted locally. My situation is bit unique, I am in the process of moving couple of sites. During that time, I would like my application use MySQL present in my semi-dedicated plan, rather than the DB present in previous hosting area.

In other words, now i am moving it to eukhost. To begin with, I would like to switch database first and then the application files.

What should I do?. If i use my HOSTNAME, it says it is unable to recognise?. Any ideas?.

You will need to add "remote access host" from your cpanel control panel as the MySQL server won't allow remote access unless you allow a specific host from control panel. You can see that option in MySQL section of your cpanel control panel.

cPanel has got this security feature for security of MySQL databases.