mySQL is a powerful database engine which can be integrated into your web site using a programming language such as PHP or Perl. To find out whether mySQL is available on your account type please see the "mySQL" page from within your site's Control Panel.
Installing mySQL
mySQL can be installed using the "mySQL" page, click 'Install mySQL'. You will be asked to specify a mySQL database password before mySQL is actually installed onto your account. On confirmation a mySQL database will be created and access permissions to it granted for your account.
Changing the mySQL password
You may modify the password for your mySQL database. Click 'Change mySQL Password' using the "mySQL" page, enter the new password into both boxes displayed and click 'Change mySQL Password'. Your mySQL database password will be updated immediately.
Uninstalling mySQL
If you have installed mySQL and no longer need it, it can be uninstalled using the "mySQL" page, click 'Uninstall mySQL'. You will be asked to confirm the action before mySQL is actually removed from your account. On confirmation your mySQL database including all its contents will be erased.
mySQL Administrator
When mySQL is installed on your account, the mySQL Administrator can be accessed via the "mySQL" page, click 'mySQL Administrator'. This web based interface enables you to manage your database from your browser.
Accessing mySQL
To access mySQL via your web pages, connect to the mySQL server using the following credentials.
| Username | The account's username |
| Password | The database password |
| Database | The account's username |
| Server | localhost |
Notes On mySQL
Note that to connect to your mySQL database from the SSL secure server you must use a different server host name, see the SSL page for more information.
