ERROR 2003 (HY000): Can't connect to MySQL server on 'hostname/ipaddress'

Wael ElSawy

• March 02, 2014 11:59

Hi guys, I know my question is so silly and old but i don't know to connect my pc remotely to the database i created in cpanel, although i added % in the host field of Remote MySQL. i get error message when i try to connect it via command line: shell> mysql -u cpanelusername -p -h domain Enter password: cpanelpassword ERROR 2003 (HY000): Can't connect to MySQL server on 'hostname/ipaddress' (10060) Any one can help me please?

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  cPanelMichael

  • March 03, 2014 15:04

  Hello :) Make sure you add the IP address you are connecting from to the "Remote MySQL" option in cPanel for this account. Try using your actual IP address instead of a wildcard. Also, make sure no firewall rules on your server or home computer are restricting the connection attempt. Thank you.

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