Database & App Configuration File Reference Guide #
When connecting to databases, updating site URLs, or troubleshooting connection errors, you often need to locate the main configuration file of your content management system (CMS). Here is the reference guide for popular applications:
| Application | Config File Path (relative to installation root) | Key Settings Contained |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | wp-config.php |
Database Name, User, Password, Table Prefix, WP_DEBUG |
| Joomla | configuration.php |
DB details, Live Site URL, Mailer Settings |
| Drupal | sites/default/settings.php |
Database connections, Hash Salt, Trusted Host Patterns |
| WHMCS | configuration.php |
License Key, DB credentials, CC Encryption Hash |
| Magento 2 | app/etc/env.php |
Cryptographic Key, DB connections, Cache Prefixes |
| PrestaShop | app/config/parameters.php |
Database Host, Database Name, Secret Cookies Key |
| Laravel | .env |
APP_ENV, DB_HOST, DB_USERNAME, DB_PASSWORD, MAIL_* |
