= How do I find my MySQL database username and password? =

In most cases, you can find out your MySQL username and password by following these steps:

 * Login to your site via [wiki:sftp SFTP]
 * Enable your SFTP program to [wiki:show_hidden_files see hidden files].
 * View the contents of the .my.cnf file

If that method does not work, and you are looking for a Drupal MySQL username and password please see our [wiki:access_drupal_database_directly Drupal-specific instructions].