how do I find the database name

Posted October 14, 2021
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I used the one click install for Wordpress. I want to use a local database client ‘table plus’ to access and manage the database. How do I find out the database name?

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Bobby Iliev • October 14, 2021

Hello,

The correct database name would be specified in your wp-config.php file.

With your favorite text editor, you need to open the /var/www/html/wp-config.php file and look for DB_NAME. On that line, you will see the name of your database.

In order to access your WordPress files you could either use SSH as described here:

https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/connect-with-ssh/

Or if you prefer you could use SFTP as described here:

https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/transfer-files/

Let me know how it goes. Best, Bobby

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