This article explains how to remove a remote server’s access to your database. cPanel allows remote servers or applications to access databases hosted on your account. You can manage this access by adding or removing allowed hostnames or IP addresses as needed.
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Search for the Databases tool and click on the Remote MySQL option.
- You will see the list of access hosts under Manage Access Hosts.
- Click on the Delete option for the respective IP address that you want to remove.
- Once it is confirmed, click on the Remove Access Host.
- Here, the IP will be removed from the access list.
In this way, you can remove a remote server to access your database with the help of cPanel.
To increase MySQL database security, we’ve covered how to remove remote server access to your database. To securely manage your database, add a new remote host to access the MySQL database.