Is my MySQL server localhost or localhost?

What is the localhost for MySQL server?

The MySQL hostname defines the location of your MySQL server and database. If you want to connect to the information in a MySQL database, you'll need to know the hostname. Again, the hostname is usually localhost, which indicates that the database is running on the same server as your application (e.g. WordPress).

How do I know if MySQL is running on localhost?

To check to see if MySQL is running, provided its installed as a service you can go to Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services (i may be a bit off on those paths, I'm an OS X / Linux user), and look for MySQL on that list. See if it is started or stopped.

How do I find my localhost version of MySQL?

Go to MySQL workbench and log to the server. There is a field called Server Status under MANAGEMENT. Click on Server Status and find out the version.

How do I run MySQL on localhost?

Testing your Local SQL Server Go ahead and open MySQL Workbench and let's connect to this new local server. Click on the “New Connection” icon and leave everything default, except the “Connection Name,” here enter localhost . Double click on the new connection and enter the password you created during installation.