Connect to an online MySQL database from localhost

Question

I am trying to connect to my MySQL database on my online server via PHP on my localhost.

$con = mysql_connect(\"$hostname\", \"$username\", \"$password\");
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Answer 1

It is time to move to mysqli_* or PDO

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Answer 2

As the others say you need to allow that particular host (in this case your IP) to connect. This is in your user table in the mysql database. If you don't have access to this database (or don't have grant privileges) then you can't change this.

Answer 3

Your MySQL server needs to have your IP address (or % as wild card) specified in the allowed hosts.

Answer 4

Your code is ok.

As others stated the MySQL server has to allow connections from remote machines. Also make sure your provider's firewall isn't blocking the request and double check the hostname, because it may differ from the one you use on your server.

If you didn't set up your server yourself, you'll probably have to speak with th user support of your hoster, because they have the permissions to change settings and more accurate info on this topic.

Answer 5

Does the host allow this? Many won't let external clients connect.