How to Allow Remote MySQL Connections in HostGator
- 1). Log in to your HostGator account using the control panel link emailed to you when you created your account.
- 2). Scroll down to the "IP" address field and enter the IP address of the user allowed to connect remotely. If you are the user, consult the HostGator IP address page to obtain your IP address.
- 3). Click "Add Host" to save the IP address in a whitelist for accessing the database.