# MySQL

Source: https://www.fortrabbit.com/features/mysql
Created: 2026-03-15
Reviewed: 2026-03-15

> Managed MySQL as its own component: isolated from the PHP runtime, sized separately, reachable over an SSH tunnel and included in backups.


## About MySQL

MySQL is a versatile open source database that needs no introduction. Many web-based content management systems, including [WordPress](/software/wordpress), [Craft CMS](/software/craft-cms), and [Drupal](/software/drupal) are powered by MySQL. MySQL is the M in LAMP.

## MySQL on fortrabbit

MySQL is available as an optional individually scalable component. With the fortrabbit [app architecture](/platform/architecture) it runs an isolated from the PHP runtime. It can be booked and scaled individually for each environment. Shared plans cover average workloads, dedicated plans offer individual performance. Autoscaling is available.

ENV var based pre-configuration allows auto-magic database connections without configuration for most popular PHP open source software.

Conveniently and securely connect to the remote MySQL database from your local machine using Sequel Ace, TablePlus, MySQL Workbench or a local installation of phpMyAdmin. Extensive documentation with live code examples is available.

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- [The database component](/platform/components/database)