How do I find my database name, username and host? Print

Your live database details are usually stored in your application's config file, and you can confirm them in cPanel.

• WordPress: open wp-config.php in File Manager and read DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_HOST.
• Laravel and others: check the .env file for DB_DATABASE, DB_USERNAME, DB_HOST.

To verify names, open MySQL Databases in cPanel where all databases and users are listed (each prefixed with your account, e.g. cpuser_dbname). The host is almost always localhost. Passwords are not shown anywhere; if you forget one, reset it under the same page. Still stuck? Open a ticket.