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How to configure WordPress with a Managed Database

Hey all!

I want to test out the new DigitalOcean Managed MySQL databases, can you tell me what do I have to do in order to configure my WordPress to connect to my Managed MySQL database?

Thank you!


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Bobby Iliev
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August 22, 2019
Accepted Answer

Hello,

I would recommend following this great step by step guide by Mark Drake on how to setup your WordPress with a Managed Database:

https://dev.to/mdrakedo/how-to-install-wordpress-with-a-managed-database-on-ubuntu-18-04-3knc

Hope that this helps! Regards, Bobby

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