MySQL: How to allow remote connection to mysql

Question

I have installed MySQL Community Edition 5.5 on my local machine and I want to allow remote connections so that I can connect from external source.

How can I do that

Answer 1

some times need to use name of pc on windows

first step) put in config file of mysql:

mysqld.cnf SET bind-address= 0.0.0.0

(to let recibe connections over tcp/ip)

second step) make user in mysql, table users, with name of pc on windows propierties, NOT ip