2.6.1.2.1.6. Questions about phpMyAdmin

Why does phpMyAdmin display the message: "Server connection: SSL is not in use"?

This refers to the connection between the database and the server running phpMyAdmin. We do not encrypt MySQL connections within the local network or within a single server, as this serves no practical purpose but consumes additional server resources. This is because there is no physical access to the data center’s local network by unauthorized individuals who could intercept data between nearby servers. The same applies to scripts that connect to MySQL within a single server or a single isolated zone. Using SSL for such purposes makes no sense.