[SSH1.03] How do I connect to MySQL via SSH (telnet)?

You can connect to the server using SSH Telnet, once logged into the system you can access MySQL directly using the following command:-

mysql -u username -p databasename

You will then be prompted for the password for the database. This will then place you at the MySQL prompt, for information on the commands that you can then use please refer to the online documentation at http://www.mysql.com/documentation

Was this answer helpful?

 Print this Article

Also Read

[SSH1.01] How do I use an SSH client instead of telnet on my account?

The SSH Secure Shell (SSH client) is a program that allows secure network services over an...

[SSH1.05] Can I have access as root to the server?

As the servers that provide shared hosting accounts are shared between several customers, we're...

[SSH1.04] How do I access the raw web access or error logs?

Simply log into your Hosting cPanel v7.5 Control Panel and click on 'Log File Download' in the...

[SSH1.02] How do I backup my MySQL database?

Backing up your MySQL database can be done in several ways1. Using the backup tool from the Web...