Connect to KINSTA MySQL Remotely from PhpStorm

To connect to KINSTA MySQL remotely from PhpStorm, you need to set up port forwarding for the SSH tunnel. This setup allows PhpStorm to connect securely to your Kinsta database. You can then manage and interact with your database directly from your development environment.

First, you’ll need to bind the site’s MySQL port to a local port. This process involves opening two terminals within PhpStorm to facilitate the SSH connection and test it. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Open Two Terminals: In PhpStorm, open two terminal windows. The first terminal will be used to set up the SSH tunnel, while the second terminal will help verify the connection.
2. Set Up the SSH Tunnel: In the first terminal, input the following command to create an SSH tunnel. Replace SSHUSERNAME, SITEEXTERNALIP, and SSHPORT with the details from your Kinsta Dashboard:bashCopy codessh -L 8888:127.0.0.1:3306 SSHUSERNAME@SITEEXTERNALIP -p SSHPORT -NnT This command forwards port 3306 on the remote server to port 8888 on your local machine, allowing PhpStorm to connect to your Kinsta MySQL database as if it were local.
3. Verify the Connection: Once you have set up the tunnel in the first terminal, switch to the second terminal. Run the following command to check if the tunnel is functioning correctly:bashCopy codenc 127.0.0.1 8888 If the connection is successful, you will not see any error messages. This indicates that the tunnel is active and ready for use.
4. Configure PhpStorm: Open PhpStorm and navigate to your database settings. Use the local tunnel IP (127.0.0.1) and port (8888) to configure the connection settings. This setup will allow PhpStorm to connect to your Kinsta MySQL database securely.
5. Test the Connection: After configuring the database settings in PhpStorm, test the connection to ensure that everything is set up correctly. You should be able to interact with your Kinsta MySQL database as if it were running locally.

By following these steps, you can efficiently connect to KINSTA MySQL remotely from PhpStorm.This method provides seamless access to your Kinsta MySQL database. It also maintains a secure connection through the SSH tunnel.

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