PHP: 5. Retrieve credentials

This documentation is part of the Automate with the CLI guide. View the full guide here: Start PHP, retrieve its credentials, and change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI.

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The service-configuration-get command returns the complete configuration for your service, including auto-generated passwords and connection details. The output is in JSON format, making it easy to use in scripts and automation.

stackhero service-configuration-get --service=svc-xxxxxx --format=json

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Automate with the CLI
    Start PHP, retrieve its credentials, and change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI
  2. 1. Authenticate
  3. 2. Find the PHP service store
  4. 3. Pick an instance size and a region
  5. 4. Create the service
  6. 6. Change the configuration

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    How to get started with PHP on Stackhero
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  3. Deploy with GitHub Actions
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