How do I use PHP to access my MySQL database?

[joseletk]

In order to access your MySQL database with the PHP, please follow these steps:

1. Log into your Linux web server via Secure Shell.

2. Type the following connection string to connect to your database:

Code: [Select]

<?php
$link = mysql_connect('host', 'username', 'password') or die('Could not connect: ' . mysql_error());
mysql_select_db('database') or die('Could not select database');
?>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-> host: enter the MySQL server that you are assigned to, for example, -> mysql4.safesecureweb.com
-> username: enter the username provided for your database
-> password: enter the password provided for your database
-> database: enter the name of the MySQL database
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