In the context of managing a PrestaShop e-commerce store, access to the database is a fundamental element. It centralizes all the essential information for the operation of the store: products, customers, orders, payments, configuration preferences, modules, etc.
PrestaShop relies on the MySQL database management system, widely used in web environments, to store and query this data.
Where can one find the connection information for the PrestaShop database?
In the PrestaShop back office.
First of all, information regarding your database can be found in the back office:
- Navigate to Advanced Parameters > Information.
- Consult the Database Information section.
- You will notably see the name of the database, theserver address, and sometimesthe user used by PrestaShop.
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💡 Note: The connection password to the database is not visible from the back office, as it is securely stored in the configuration files. |
From your web host (via cPanel or another administration panel).
To obtain all access information (including the password), you will need to consult your client area with your hosting provider. Here are the standard steps to follow:
- Log in to the management interface (often cPanel or a custom interface provided by your hosting provider).
- Access the "Databases," "MySQL," or directly to phpMyAdmin section.
- Identify the following elements:
- Database name
- Associated username
- Password (it may be displayed, or you may need to generate a new one)
- Database server address (host): often
localhost, but this may vary.
Best practices and recommendations
- Safeguard this information carefully: it is essential in the event of migration, troubleshooting, or direct access to the database via a tool such as phpMyAdmin or a MySQL client.
- Secure access: avoid sharing these credentials via email or in plain text, and limit user rights to the strict minimum necessary.
- Regularly back up your database, ideally in an automated manner, so that you can restore your store in case of an issue.