Connect remotely to databases in Windows Hosting
Connecting remotely to a database lets you manage it using tools like MySQL Workbench or Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). If you want to connect remotely to a database, here's a list of the settings you may need.
| Field | What to enter... |
|---|---|
| Host Name or Server | Your database's host name |
| Port | MySQL: 3306 MS SQL: 1433 |
| Username | The database user's username |
| Password | The database user's password |
| Database | The name of the database |
To get specific info for your database see View database details for my Windows Hosting.
Note: Direct database connections do not support secured (SSL) connections.
