Get database connection details in Magento

$config  = Mage::getConfig()->getResourceConnectionConfig("default_setup");
		$_host = $config->host;
		$_uname = $config->username;
		$_pass = $config->password;
		$_dbname = $config->dbname;
		echo $_host; ///likewise

7 thoughts on “Get database connection details in Magento”

1. Or you could lookup the database/details from the backend/cpanel.

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   1. @Rat – Yes we can.

2. Thanks, perhaps better instruction on how to implement it for those who don’t know…

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4. Hey,

   Thanks man for the quick tips on Magento.
   Keep up the good work.

   Thanks

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   1. where to put this code in magento to get database connection details???

   2. @riya – You can put this in any function in your controller, or for testing you can put in any file (view,model etc)