Connecting mysql remotely via free host

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I registered on 000webhost and I can connect to mysql db pages that are uploaded there via:

mysql_connect('localhost', 'user', 'pass') or die('Could not connect to database');
mysql_select_db('name') or die('Could not select database');

But it seems it does not allow connecting remotely.

Is there any free host which has mysql db and allows remote connections ?

score 10 · Accepted Answer · answered May 31 '12 at 10:51

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try heliohost.org
I used it sometime back and they got good service as well.The only problem is the registration get filled too quickly

answered May 31 '12 at 10:51

Abhishek Bhatia

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Thanks it worked for me with python too! Make sure to do the settings just like they say. http://wiki.helionet.org/Mysql#Connecting_Remotely – Asher Aug 07 '15 at 03:02
Also, the delay on a ping to heliohost.org is kinda slow with about 100 ms and a paid server gives you about 40 ms. – Asher Aug 07 '15 at 03:03

score 6 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 04 '12 at 07:35

000webhost does not provide MySQL remote access for free accounts, have a look, so either go for an upgradation

Or try http://www.freemysql.net for remote free mysql server, But again its free hence very slow,

mysql_connect('SQL**.FREEMYSQL.NET', 'USER', 'PASS') or die('Could not connect to database');
mysql_select_db('DBNAME') or die('Could not select database');

Do not use "localhost"

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