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How to Find MySQL Database Details on cPanel

Need to plug a site or application into its database? This quick guide shows exactly where to locate the database name, username, host, and port inside cPanel.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Sign in to your cPanel account.
2. From the dashboard, go to the Databases section.

Step 2: View current databases

1. Click MySQL Databases.
2. In the Current Databases table, locate the database you want.
Database column → full database name (with account prefix).
Size column → current on‑disk usage.

Step 3: Identify the database user

1. In the same table, look at the Privileged Users column.
2. Note the associated username(s).*
If no user is shown, assign one first via Add User to Database.

Step 4: Copy credentials securely

1. Store the database name, username, password, host, and port in a password manager or secrets file.
2. Update your application config (wp-config.php, .env, or similar) with the correct values.

Knowing where your MySQL details live in cPanel saves time and prevents connection errors. If anything looks off, reach out to our Support Team for help.

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