You need a mysql client to connect to a mysql server. First you telnet to your provider, and from the command prompt connect ala: mysql -uusername -p database_name
or If your provider is setup to allow mysql connections from outside their servers (not as likely) then you can install a mysql client and connect from your machine without telnet. Chris --------------------------------- I am using Windows 2000 and MS decided to toss the GUI environment for it. Plus, I tried connecting like this: Connect host <ip address>:<3306> How can I connect to my remote database that is on my hosting provider? Thank you, Todd Williamsen, MCSE home: 847.265.4692 Cell: 847.867.9427 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
