What hostname do I use to connect to my MySQL database?

To connect to your MySQL database using a PHP script, you will need the following information:

• Database Name: The database ID would have been assigned at the time you created the database via phpMyAdmin in the Netfirms Control Panel.  It is typically d########.
• Username: The username to your database would have been configured at the time you created the database via phpMyAdmin in the Netfirms Control Panel.  It is typically u#######.
• Password: The password to your database would have been configured at the time you created the database via phpMyAdmin in the Netfirms Control Panel.
• Hostname: The host name will be MYSQLHOST.

Please follow the steps below to obtain your database connection details:

1. Login to your Control Panel.
2. Click Hosting.
3. Choose Databases.
4. Click MySQL.
5. Click on the “+” button beside the database.
6. You will see all the connection details under the Connection tab.
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