Using Online Database with Dreamweaver

[cornz55]

Hi Friends,
I setup an online database using phpmyadmin online (not with my local copy)

I cannot connect to the database using dreamweaver. The connection string compiled after I created the online database and users refers to the online webserver as localhost. My computer is a localhost. So when I try to connect to the database from my computer, I get a connection error. I can however connect to databases I have on my computer.

Can anyone tell me how I can use the online database with dreameaver and be able to see it? So far everything seems invisible.

I will mention that when I use the connection string given to me, place it in my php page, and upload it to the webserver, it connects to the database, but that's it. everything else is invisible.

how I can use the online database with dreameaver and be able to see it?

Your response ie very much appreciated.

[gerilya]

The database access on this hosting is restricted to localhost by default. If you want to connect to the database at your hosting from your computer, use phpAdmin (in Control Panel) to enable access from other hosts.

[jason]

Use the Add Access Hosts feature at the bottom of the Cpanel page where you create databases to enter the IP (or hostname) of your local computer). Search the forums for "access host" and you'll see a ton of info on this.

--Jason