Categories: Hostripples Featured

Enable remote MySQL on VPS

Some time its necessary to enable the remote mysql connection to make changes on the server database remotely, If you are connecting to MySQL remotely, you will have to enable MySQL to listen on the public interface of your droplet as well as the loopback.

Typically, this is done in “/etc/mysql/my.cnf” by changing the line “bind_address=127.0.0.1” to “bind_address=0.0.0.0” as shown below

#vi /etc/mysql/my.cnf

OR

#vi /etc/my.cnf

However, please note that this will allow anyone to connect to your MySQL server, so you should make sure that you have secure passwords on all accounts and consider creating firewall rules to prevent unwanted connections.

 

 


HR-ADMIN

Recent Posts

This Diwali, Give Your Website the Glow It Deserves — Host Smarter,Rank Higher

Every Diwali Brings New Light, New Beginnings, and New Opportunities In today’s digital world, your website is the Diya that…

2 weeks ago

What Are the Best WordPress Photo Gallery Plugins for 2026?

Photography is not just about taking pictures—it’s about presenting them beautifully. For photographers and creative bloggers, WordPress photo gallery plugins…

4 weeks ago

How Can You Prepare Your Ecommerce Site/blog for Festivals?

Festivals are more than cultural celebrations—they’re golden opportunities for e-commerce stores and bloggers to attract, engage, and convert audiences. During…

1 month ago

Shared Hosting: Migrating Your Site Seamlessly

If you’re new to web hosting, the idea of moving your website from one provider to another might sound intimidating.…

1 month ago

Top 15 WooCommerce Plugins to Power Your eCommerce Store in 2025

WooCommerce powers over 5 million online stores, and its true potential comes alive with plugins that enhance functionality. The right…

2 months ago