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Connect to MySQL/PostgreSQL Database: The Correct Settings for Your Script/Software?
MySQL/PostgreSQL database connection can be established with script/software hosted only on your web hosting account (meaning no remote access is allowed due to security reasons). The following...
How to Access Database via the Hosting Control Panel?
To access your database follow these steps: Log in to your hosting control panel Open the Database Manager Click on the link for the phpMyAdmin for your MySQL database or the phpPgAdmin for...
How to Fix “Warning: mysql_connect(): Can’t connect to local MySQL server through socket ‘/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock’ (2)”
The reason for this warning is due to the fact that you are using localhost as the hostname for your database in your script. Please note that localhost is used only when your web and database are...
I am trying to access MySQL via the SSH command line, what is the path to MySQL command via SSH?
To connect to your database via SSH using the following command: mysql -h db_host_name -D db_name -u db_username -psomepass You can find the necessary information inside the Database Manager of your...
The SQL Server is Rejecting any INSERT Queries. Why?
Please note that some of our hosting packages have a set limit for maximum database size. If you have reached the limit, the SQL server will reject any inserts. You can check the current disk usage...
Why in phpMyAdmin there is an error message “You have no privileges”?
The only privileges that your database does not have are CREATE DATABASE. If you wish to add new databases, please use the Database Manager.
Is the InnoDB Storage Engine Supported on AwardSpace’s Servers?
The InnoDB storage engine is supported on our hosting plans. You can change the storage engine for your table via phpMyAdmin. You can access the phpMyAdmin from the Hosting Control Panel >...
Can I Manage my Database Created Through the Hosting Control Panel from my Personal Computer?
Access to the MySQL and PostgreSQL servers has been restricted on all shared hosting plans. If you want to manage your MySQL or PostgreSQL databases, please do so from the phpMyAdmin and phpPgAdmin...
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