Where are MySQL files stored in cPanel?

Where can I find MySQL database files?

Resolution1Open up MySQL's configuration file: less /etc/my.cnf.2Search for the term "datadir": /datadir.3If it exists, it will highlight a line that reads: datadir = [path]4You can also manually look for that line. ... 5If that line does not exist, then MySQL will default to: /var/lib/mysql.

How do I access MySQL database in cPanel?

In the account Dashboard, click cPanel Admin. In the cPanel Home page, in the Databases section, click Remote MySQL. Under Add Access Host, in the Host field, enter the IP address from which you want to access your databases. Click Add Host.