How to connect OC v1.5.1.3.1 with MySQL Workbench

I have been using OC for about a year now. I have multiple websites running OC. I really like it.

My problem is I need to update certain fields in MySQL directly. I can login to my webhost and go the PHPmyAdmin and make changes... I have a large product offering that is maxing out my host cpu settings (cap) when I do bulk imports.

However, I would like to update the database fields offline and then connect and update them remotely from my computer. I want to keep the website active/online as much as possible and I expect offline updates would be the quickest.

I downloaded MySQL Workbench and installed it on my computer. When I try to connect to the database in question, it does not work.

I am using OC v1.5.1.3.1 with MySQL Workbench. My webhost is Arvixe.com and I have a Personal Class hosting account. I added my IP address to the Remote MySQL in CPanel. Same web hosting advertised here on OC.com FYI: They offer a lot of capability for the money too!

Does anyone know what the connection settings are in MySQL Workbench to connect with my OC database?
UPDATE: I now know that it can be done. However, the question above remains to be solved yet.

Thanks!
Keith

Hi,

does your provider allow remote access? Do you have access through ssh? If yes, try the connection over ssh setting in MySQL Workbench.

If your provider doesn't allow remote access and you don't have ssh access, there is no way to manage your database remotely.

Thanks for the info!

Yes the host allows SSH. I contacted them and they activated it for me. I created the public and private keys and activated the public key. I downloaded both keys.

Now I am trying to figure out the settings in MySQL Workbench now to connect.

Any ideas?