Managing Your MySQL Database Using HeidiSQL

Fast2Host recommends using HeidiSQL for managing MySQL databases on both Windows (Plesk) and Linux (cPanel) hosting. It is fast, lightweight, and offers powerful features for database management.

HeidiSQL allows you to:

• Connect to MySQL databases on Plesk and cPanel
• Browse and edit database tables
• Import and export .sql files
• Run SQL queries and optimise tables
• View database structure and indexes
• Manage users and permissions (where allowed)

Download the latest version from the official website:

https://www.heidisql.com/

Connecting to Your MySQL Database

You can find your MySQL hostname, username, password, and database name inside your hosting control panel:

• Plesk: Websites & Domains → Databases → Connection Info
• cPanel: MySQL Databases → Database Details

Typical connection details:

Hostname: mysql.yourdomain.com
Username: your_mysql_user
Password: your_mysql_password
Database: your_database_name
Port: 3306

Enter these into HeidiSQL under New Session → MySQL (TCP/IP) to connect.

Using HeidiSQL for Imports and Exports

• Export: Right click the database → Export Database → SQL File
• Import: File → Run SQL File → Select your .sql file

HeidiSQL provides a faster and more reliable import method than large uploads inside phpMyAdmin.