How to Modify Max User Connections on VPS and Dedicated Servers InMotion Hosting ContributorUpdated on August 21, 2023 2 Minute Read Occasionally, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to allow additional simultaneous connections to your MySQL database server. You may need to add more connections in order to accommodate an increased load from your database server or handle increased web traffic caused by search bots, By default, all InMotion Hosting servers allow 20 concurrent connections. To change this setting you will need to modify the database configuration file (my.cnf), which can only be accessed using root access on VPS or dedicated servers. In this article, we will outline how to find and modify the my.cnf file to increase the max_user_connections value on VPS and dedicated servers. Note: Root access is required to be able to make this change. For a more detailed explanation of this process, please see our complete guide on modifying the my.cnf file. Dedicated Servers with Premier Care Support Serious infrastructure needs comprehensive support. Premier Care provides the security tools, backup protection, and expert assistance your business requires. Professional Setup Fully-Managed 24/7 Expert Human Support Dedicated Server Hosting InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles WP Cerber Security Antispam and Bot Detection Settings WP Cerber Security Tools Search for PunyCode Look-alikes With Hold Integrity IDN Checker How to Secure WordPress using Security Keys and Salts Resetting the cPanel Password in WHM How to Change your root Password in WHM How To Open a Port in UFW How to Stop and Disable Firewalld Content Security Policy (CSP) Headers – Complete Reference Guide Why You Need To Keep Your Website’s PHP Version Up-to-Date
