title: How to access phpMyAdmin on remote server
body: <p>For my websites I use Dreamhost.  Dreamhost requires you to create a hostname (ex: mysql.mclindigital.com) that the database will reside on.  For me it's simple, if I want to access phpMyAdmin, I simply navigate to <a href="http://mysql.mclindigital.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer">mysql.mclindigital.com</a>, and it enters into phpMyAdmin automatically.</p>
  
  <p>Apparently Dreamhost is in the minority using this method, because most people seem to use "localhost".  So, how do I access phpMyAdmin for these websites?  Will I need to get their Web Panel login info to browse around for this info?</p>
  
  <p>As an example, I had a past client and I had to go here: <a href="http://216.120.237.104:2082/3rdparty/phpMyAdmin/index.php" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://216.120.237.104:2082/3rdparty/phpMyAdmin/index.php</a> to get into their phpMyAdmin.  I never really understood what I was doing, but it just worked.  Now I am in the same situation, but this time the client isn't as tech-savvy and is unable to give me the URL I need to go to.</p>
  
  <p>Also, I should point out I am not 100% certain that they have phpMyAdmin installed.  I do know they have a database however, because they are running a Wordpress Blog.</p>