hostname?

ImplicitDesign · August 3rd, 2004, 3:47 PM

I created a mySQL database using phpMyAdmin, and am trying to create a form for inputting data into the database using phpFormGenerator. I think I know what I'm doing, except when phpFormGenerator asks for the mySQL database access information. What hostname should I enter?

Forgive me if this is a stupid question.

ImplicitDesign · August 3rd, 2004, 4:47 PM

Never mind. localhost was the hostname.

**Jamie** · August 3rd, 2004, 7:36 PM

Ooooh, I was SO about to answer that one too.

No really, it's like the only question in weeks I've known the answer to. lol

H · August 3rd, 2004, 8:16 PM

Yep, localhost works. Otherwise you can use 127.0.0.1

**mobius** · August 3rd, 2004, 8:22 PM

What is 127.0.0.1 ?

NirTivAal · August 3rd, 2004, 8:43 PM

A self referring IP address.

H · August 3rd, 2004, 9:09 PM

Yep, it's used to connect to your own computer. It's actually safer to use it rather than localhost. I *believe* localhost is in the host files, and if for some reason is removed it could cause it to not work. I'm really not positive on that one.. so don't quote me on it.

**sam** · August 3rd, 2004, 10:58 PM

always use localhost for your connections to mySQL dbs at surpass.

avoid putting IP addresses in your code. your account may have to move someday.

if you're running mysql /apache/ php on your home computer - you can still use localhost instead of an IP address.

H · August 3rd, 2004, 11:29 PM

Yep, most certainly use localhost where you can. Was just meaning that when it doesn't work it's always safe to try the 127.0.0.1

I remember a client of mine before, for some reason their server could not use localhost and we had to change all mySQL connections to 127.0.0.1 for them to work. Didn't understand why, but I've always remembered to try that if I have problems with localhost.

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ImplicitDesign Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Aug 2004 2 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	hostname? I created a mySQL database using phpMyAdmin, and am trying to create a form for inputting data into the database using phpFormGenerator. I think I know what I'm doing, except when phpFormGenerator asks for the mySQL database access information. What hostname should I enter? Forgive me if this is a stupid question.

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August 3rd, 2004, 4:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
ImplicitDesign Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Aug 2004 2 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Never mind. localhost was the hostname.

August 3rd, 2004, 8:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
H after g, before i Resident. Joined in Jul 2004 Lives in N,BC,CA 8,092 posts Gave thanks: 48 Thanked 131 times	Yep, localhost works. Otherwise you can use 127.0.0.1

August 3rd, 2004, 8:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
NirTivAal Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Nov 2003 80 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	A self referring IP address.

August 3rd, 2004, 9:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
H after g, before i Resident. Joined in Jul 2004 Lives in N,BC,CA 8,092 posts Gave thanks: 48 Thanked 131 times	Yep, it's used to connect to your own computer. It's actually safer to use it rather than localhost. I believe localhost is in the host files, and if for some reason is removed it could cause it to not work. I'm really not positive on that one.. so don't quote me on it.

August 3rd, 2004, 10:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
sam Surpass Fan Super #1 Joined in Dec 2003 Lives in NJ 5,057 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 4 times	always use localhost for your connections to mySQL dbs at surpass. avoid putting IP addresses in your code. your account may have to move someday. if you're running mysql /apache/ php on your home computer - you can still use localhost instead of an IP address.

August 3rd, 2004, 11:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
H after g, before i Resident. Joined in Jul 2004 Lives in N,BC,CA 8,092 posts Gave thanks: 48 Thanked 131 times	Yep, most certainly use localhost where you can. Was just meaning that when it doesn't work it's always safe to try the 127.0.0.1 I remember a client of mine before, for some reason their server could not use localhost and we had to change all mySQL connections to 127.0.0.1 for them to work. Didn't understand why, but I've always remembered to try that if I have problems with localhost.

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