You can access your MySQL databases from external applications using secure remote connections.

Allow Remote Access:

  1. Log into cPanel.
  2. Click Remote MySQL under the Databases section.
  3. Enter your external IP address or % to allow all (not recommended).
  4. Click Add Host.

Connection Settings:

  • Hostname: yourdomain.com or server IP
  • Port: 3306
  • Username: cPanel DB username
  • Password: Your database password

Use tools like MySQL Workbench or applications to access remotely.