Database Server Details

[cosmarchy]

Hi,
I am trying to install some software on my site and it is asking fir server details.

I have setup my database and a user so could someone please tell me how to find out:
1) The database name.
2) The server name where the database is located.

If someone can help me out on this I would be greatful.

Thanks

[descalzo]

1) The database name is the name you gave it when you created it. It is usually of the form
yourusername_dbname.
If you want to double check go to cPanel -->MySQL Databases will show you your databases and the users you have created. cPanel-->phpAdmin will allow you to add tables, etc.

2) Server name is 'localhost' . You can only connect to your x10 database from scripts running on x10. No remote access is enabled.

[jtwhite]

If you need remote access, you'll have to get a VPS. Paid hosting might allow it but I'm not totally sure.