making a database request from plugin

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  wasatchandestech · Member · Nov 3, 2023 at 9:36 pm

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  hey wordpress,

  I’m using a plugin to access myphp admin database, but I’ve been told that putting my database login credentials inside a public file will compromise my website security.

  How do I access my database with my php script without giving away the password?

  thanks!

  —-Ryan

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