# How to Find MySQL Database Details on cPanel

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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.