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Cloudways allows you to access the MySQL database on your server in several ways. You can choose the most appropriate method that fits your requirements.
Cloudways Supported Methods for Accessing MySQL
First of all, please select your platform:
Cloudways Flexible
There are three methods for accessing the MySQL database in the Cloudways Flexible:
This method is perhaps the easiest way of accessing MySQL databases.
Cloudways Platform has an integrated database manager that allows users to use a web browser to access the database with a single click.
This method set up an SSH tunnel for accessing the database.
This method offers a high level of security because of encrypted communication.
This method only works for whitelisted IP addresses.
This is suitable for users who wish to connect to the MySQL database directly from a remote location or from other servers.
This method offers excellent security because of the SSL-enabled connection that encrypts all communication.
Cloudways Autoscale
Cloudways offers a method for accessing the MySQL database in the Cloudways Autoscale over SSH:
This method set up an SSH tunnel for accessing the database.
This method offers a high level of security because of encrypted communication.
That’s it! We hope this article was helpful. If you need any help, then feel free to search your query on Cloudways Support Center or contact us via chat (Need a Hand > Send us a Message). Alternatively, you can also create a support ticket.