Database Settings

Select Database Settings to configure SMART Database Scan and Database Backup.

Database Settings

SMART Database Scan

Field Description

Platform

Select the platform the website is using.

  • WordPress: Automatically detects database credentials.

  • Joomla: Automatically detects database credentials.

  • Other: Manually supply database credentials.

Web URL

The URL of the website.

Example: https://www.domain.com

Host

The IP address or hostname of the server.

Example: \mydomain.com or 123.123.123.123.

Port Number

The port used to connect to the database. This is the port number of the MySQL server.

Typically, 3306 for MySQL.

Username

The name of the database user.

Password

The password required for database access.

Database Name

The name of the database to be scanned.

Status indicators

Colors indicate status of each tab.

  • Green: Configured.

  • Red: Needs attention.

Click Save Changes.

Database Backup

Database backup can also be configured in Server Access.

Field Description

Database Backup Frequency

Select how often to back up the database.

  • Daily

  • Weekly

  • Monthly

  • Quarterly

  • Never

Web URL

The URL of the website.

Example: https://www.domain.com.

Host

The server address where the MySQL server operates.

Example: \mydomain.com or 123.123.123.123.

Typically, localhost.

Port Number:

The port used to connect to the database.

Typically, 3306 for MySQL.

Username

The FTP username

Password

The password required for database access.

Database Name

The name of the database to be backed up.

Functionality

Status indicators.

  • Green: Configured.

  • Red: Needs attention.