This guide shows how to connect to Miget-managed databases from machines outside Miget. The method depends on the database type:
  • PostgreSQL – Use the built-in public endpoint (no additional setup required)
  • MySQL / Valkey – Use Ngrok to expose the service

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PostgreSQL: Public Endpoint

Miget exposes a public endpoint for PostgreSQL databases. Enable Public Access when creating your PostgreSQL service.

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Enable Public Access

  1. When creating a PostgreSQL service (standalone or addon), toggle Public Access on.
  2. For existing databases, go to the service settings and enable public access.

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Connect Using the External URL

Once public access is enabled, the Connection Information panel displays:
  • An External Connection URL (standard PostgreSQL URI)
  • A ready-to-run psql command, for example:
PGPASSWORD=TMyqX12mvlZy psql -h postgres-service-umlwa.db.eu-east-1.onmiget.com -U l9vhbpir ksm7vspn
Use these values for local tools, migrations, or CI jobs. See PostgreSQL documentation for more details.

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MySQL / Valkey: Using Ngrok

For MySQL and Valkey, you can use Ngrok to securely expose services running on private networks to the internet through a public endpoint.

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Prerequisites

  1. Ngrok Free Tier Account – Sign up at Ngrok.
  2. Ngrok Authtoken – Navigate to the Ngrok dashboard and generate your NGROK_AUTHTOKEN.
  3. Miget Database Service – An existing Miget app with MySQL or Valkey added as a service.

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Get Database Endpoint

Once your database service is running:
  1. Go to the service details (Addons → View on your addon).
  2. Copy the service hostname and port number (click Show to reveal credentials and endpoint details).

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Set Up Ngrok

Follow the Connect via Ngrok guide to deploy Ngrok on Miget. Configure the environment variables with your database hostname and port.

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Connect to Your Database

Once you have the public Ngrok endpoint, connect using your preferred client. MySQL example: 
mysql -h 0.tcp.eu.ngrok.io -P 18227 -u {DATABASE_USER} -p{PASSWORD} {DATABASE_NAME}
Valkey/Redis example: 
redis-cli -h 0.tcp.eu.ngrok.io -p 18227 -a {PASSWORD}
Replace 0.tcp.eu.ngrok.io and 18227 with the values from your Ngrok endpoint. Replace {DATABASE_USER}, {PASSWORD}, and {DATABASE_NAME} with your actual database credentials.

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Summary

  • PostgreSQL – Enable public access and use the external connection URL directly.
  • MySQL / Valkey – Deploy Ngrok on Miget to expose the service and connect via the Ngrok public endpoint.