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Find your database hostname

If your website uses a database to store content (e.g. WordPress, Drupal), you will need your database hostname to connect your site to your database.

To find your database hostname, check your hosting account type, and choose the correct option from the table below.

Hosting TypeDatabase hostname
cPanelUse localhost
PleskFind database details
Managed WordPressFind database details

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  • If you use WordPress and have the Error establishing a database connection on your site, you should update your connection strings once you have the correct database details.