You can write logic within the file to automatically change settings based on whether you are working locally or on a live server:

// 4. Site Configuration $config['site'] = [ 'name' => 'My Awesome App', 'url' => 'https://www.myawesomeapp.com', 'timezone' => 'America/New_York' ]; config.php

Configures authentication methods and server addresses for the database manager. Advanced Troubleshooting Editing wp-config.php – Advanced Administration Handbook You can write logic within the file to