MariaDB: Using MariaDB with WordPress

This documentation is part of the Getting started guide. View the full guide here: How to get started with MariaDB.

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Stackhero provides a ready-to-use MariaDB cloud service designed for production workloads. You get:

• Unlimited connections and data transfers.
• Built-in phpMyAdmin web interface for database management.
• One-click updates for easy maintenance.
• High performance and strong security on private, dedicated infrastructure.

Launch a fully managed MariaDB instance in minutes. Stackhero handles setup, updates, and security so you can focus on your application. Learn more about MariaDB cloud hosting.

Connecting WordPress to Stackhero for MariaDB is simple. In your wp-config.php file, set the following database parameters:

define('DB_HOST', '<XXXXXX>.stackhero-network.com');
define('DB_PORT', '<PORT>');
define('DB_NAME', 'root');
define('DB_USER', 'root');
define('DB_PASSWORD', '<yourPassword>');

// Enable TLS encryption (also called SSL)
define('MYSQL_CLIENT_FLAGS', MYSQLI_CLIENT_SSL);

The crucial step here is enabling TLS encryption (sometimes called SSL). The connection will not work without it.