phpMyAdmin

# Configure local phpMyAdmin

Add an additional server configuration to your local phpMyAdmin config.inc.php file like so:

$cfg['Servers'][$i]['verbose']      = '{{app-env-id}}';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['host']         = '127.0.0.1';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['port']         = '13306'; // like specified with tunnel command
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['connect_type'] = 'tcp';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['extension']    = 'mysqli';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['compress']     = FALSE;
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type']    = 'cookie';
$i++;
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Then open a terminal tunnel, then visit your local phpMyAdmin in the browser. You will be asked for the MySQL user and password. Using a local phpMyAdmin with your remote database requires you to always open a tunnel first.

# Why not install phpMyAdmin on fortrabbit

Security: Don't expose a UI to access your production database. Practical reasons: Don't pollute your git or keep the remote out of sync.

# Better alternatives

Connect to the remote database from your machine directly. AdminNeo is a modern phpMyAdmin alternative.