![]() However, by default, these options are greyed out. If you’re running Windows, you will need to update the system type under the System Profile tab. SSH Username: SFTP/SSH Username from MyKinsta.SSH Hostname: SFTP/SSH Host IP Address from MyKinsta.MySQL Workbench connection Step 3Ĭhoose Standard TCP/IP over SSH from the connection method drop-down menu. Then click on the New button and give your connection a name. ![]() To do this, click on the Database menu → Manage Connections. Open Workbench and create a new connection. When you first launch it you will need to create a new session file using the following information. Connect to Database with MySQL Workbench Step 1ĭownload MySQL Workbench and install it. SSH Password: SFTP/SSH Password from MyKinstaĬlick Connect.SSH User: SFTP/SSH Username from MyKinsta.SSH Host: SFTP/SSH Host IP Address from MyKinsta.Username: Database username from MyKinsta. ![]() Sequel Pro Step 2įill in the following connection parameters: When you first launch it you will need to create a new connection. Step 1ĭownload Sequel Pro and install it. Connect to Database with Sequel Proīelow is an example of how to connect to your database directly using Sequel Pro. Password: SFTP/SSH password from MyKinstaĬlick Open and it should prompt you to trust the host and add the key to your registry.Username: SFTP/SSH username from MyKinsta.SSH Host: SFTP/SSH Host IP Address from MyKinsta.Then use the following information on the SSH tunnel tab. You will then need to download Plink.exe (PuTTY Link, a command-line connection tool) and specify the location under the Advanced tab in HeidiSQL. Password: Database password from MyKinsta.Connect to Database with HeidiSQLīelow is an example of how to connect to your database directly using HeidiSQL. After successfully connecting, you’ll see the SQL interface below which lets you query your remote database directly. You’ll be prompted for your database password, so be sure to have that handy. mysqlsh -host=127.0.0.1 -port=3307 -u database_username -p -sqlįor our kinstalife site, we would use the command below. To test this, you can use the command below for MySQL Shell in a different terminal window. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to install MySQL Shell locally. If you do not see an “incorrect password” message, that means you’re good to go! SSH tunnel in macOS.Īt this point, your Mac is set up to connect to your remote database via 127.0.0.1:3307. Input your SFTP/SSH password when prompted, and press “Enter”. ssh _host -p ssh_port -L 3307:127.0.0.1:3306 -Nįor the kinstalife site in the screenshot above, the command below can be used to start the SSH session. ![]() While it’s possible to specify 3306 ( the default port for MySQL) for both ports, we recommend using another port number like 3307 in case there is already a local instance of MySQL running. This command binds your local port 3307 to port 3306 on the remote server containing your database and performs the necessary port forwarding. Be sure to replace “ssh_username”, “ssh_host”, and “ssh_port” with your site’s settings. In macOS, launch Terminal and run the command below. To connect to your database via SSH tunnel, you’ll need a few key pieces of information from your site’s Info tab in MyKinsta. This allows you to use local database administration tools like MySQL Shell to make changes to a MySQL database in a secure fashion. If you prefer to work exclusively in the command line, you can connect to your Kinsta database directly via an SSH tunnel. This information can be found in MyKinsta under Sites > sitename > Info. In the connection methods shown below, you’ll need to gather SSH and database information for your site from MyKinsta. You can connect to your WordPress database using phpMyAdmin, which is accessible from within MyKinsta. ![]()
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