[TrackI]

Hello,

Is it possible to use a SSH Tunnel connection for my databases?
If so how do I do it?

[sstevemmitchell]

Hello,

Yes, it is absolutely possible to secure your database connection using an SSH tunnel. This is often done to secure the data in transit and to bypass firewall restrictions. Here’s a general guideline on how to set it up:

Step 1: Create an SSH Tunnel Connection
Open your command line.

Enter the following command:

ssh -f -N -L localPort:localhost:remoteDBPort username@remoteSSHServer

In this command:

1. localPort is the port number on your local system.
2. remoteDBPort is the port number where your database is running on the remote server.
3. username is your username on the remote server.
4. remoteSSHServer is the IP address or domain of your remote server.

Press Enter to execute the command. You’ll be prompted to enter your password.

Step2: Connect to the Database
Now you can connect to your database as if it was running locally:

1. Open your database client.
2. Connect to your database using localhost as the server and localPort as the port number.

That’s it! You’ve now connected to your remote database with an SSH tunnel. Remember, though, that you need to keep the SSH session open for the duration of your database connection. Get Addicted to Wordle Unlimited The Best Word Game

Please replace localPort, remoteDBPort, username, and remoteSSHServer with actual values applicable in your case.

[kaiser2nd]

Originally Posted by sstevemmitchell Hello, Yes, it is absolutely possible to secure your database connection using an SSH tunnel. This is often done to secure the data in transit and to bypass firewall restrictions. Here’s a general guideline on how to set it up: Step 1: Create an SSH Tunnel Connection Open your command line. Enter the following command: ssh -f -N -L localPort:localhost:remoteDBPort username@remoteSSHServer In this command: localPort is the port number on your local system. remoteDBPort is the port number where your database is running on the remote server. username is your username on the remote server. remoteSSHServer is the IP address or domain of your remote server. Press Enter to execute the command. You’ll be prompted to enter your password. Step2: Connect to the Database Now you can connect to your database as if it was running locally: Open your database client. Connect to your database using localhost as the server and localPort as the port number. That’s it! You’ve now connected to your remote database with an SSH tunnel. Remember, though, that you need to keep the SSH session open for the duration of your database connection. Get Addicted to Wordle Unlimited The Best Word Game Please replace localPort, remoteDBPort, username, and remoteSSHServer with actual values applicable in your case.

did you really need to copy and paste from chatgpt to explain how ssh works