{"id":14631,"date":"2023-09-04T09:08:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T09:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/?p=14631"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:38:52","slug":"how-to-allow-remote-database-connection-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/how-to-allow-remote-database-connection-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to allow remote database connection in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"

This guide explains how to allow remote database connections in cPanel. Before enabling remote access, you must first whitelist the required IP address on your account. Follow the steps below to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps to allow remote database connection in cPanel:<\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to the cPanel account.<\/li>\n
  2. Select the \u201cDatabases\u201d option and click on the \u201cRemote Database Access\u201d sub-option.
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  3. You will enter a new window, where you will find options, as discussed below:\n
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    1. Host (% wildcard is allowed) – Enter the IP address from where the remote connection will be initiated. If you wish to link from any IP, enter the % symbol.<\/li>\n
    2. Comment (optional) \u2013 Enter the description for the remote host in this box.<\/li>\n
    3. Click on the \u201cAdd Host\u201d button after filling in the information.
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    4. You will find all the newly added hosts under the \u201cManage Access Hosts\u201d option.
      \n      \"manage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      This is how you can allow a remote database connection in cPanel. For more information, please visit our Knowledge Base or contact our support team if you need assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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