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# How to set up a remote MySQL access via cPanel?

Before you can remotely connect to your databases, the IP operating via a remote connection must be allowed on your [cPanel](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492) account. 

# Here are the steps to configure a remote MySQL access:

1. [Log in to your cPanel account](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/comment-me-connecter-a-mon-compte-cpanel-pqz10p/?bust=1676032517306) (via your customer account or https://www.bmoname.com:2083).

2. In the Databases section of the control panel, click the [MySQL](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-mysql-1keq6x7/?bust=1784209103272) **Remote** icon. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/mysqldistant_167j8ur.jpg)

3. In the **Host** field, you must enter the IP address from which the remote connection will be established. If you want to connect from any IP address, enter the **%** symbol. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/mysqldistant2_1vej0vt.jpg)

You can also enter a description of the remote host in the **Comment** area under the Host field.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/mysqldistant3_1xahuzz.jpg)

4. Once you have entered the necessary information, click the **Add Host** button. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/52421894134f0400/mysqldistant4_1fju1x5.jpg)

The access host should then be added and become visible in the section at the bottom of the page. You can now use it to establish a remote MySQL connection.