want to change mysql from localhost to blah.blah.net

[DKY]

how do I change my mysql from localhost to an actual domain. I currently use no-ip's service, and have a domain that points to my dynamic ip address. My first question is, is it possible to assign a name to the database so I can access it from another computer? and my second question is can i use my current free dynamic domain?

Im on windoze xp prof, in case anyone needs to know that. And I do have phpmyadmin installed, if that matters.

TIA

[e980238]

Is the other computer you want to access it from inside your network or outside? I think by default you can connect to it as long as the ports are forwarded or not blocked. I think its 3306.

[DKY]

outside the network. and I have the port forwarded to the computer in my network with mysql installed on it. how would i access it, wan ip address? could i assign it a domain name? that would be easier to remember, and the ip address doesnt work.