Type the MySQL server name or IP address and the username and password with rights to the MySQL database you need. Click "Test Connection" and select the database from the list box.

I have created a database on the GoDaddy webhosting service. I'm trying to use PHP to connect to it and insert some tables. Everytime my script tries to access the database server, it gives me the ...

Now, having worked with MySQL to create a database, we can begin connecting this database to a web-based front end.