Creating a database user in cPanel

Written on April 26, 2020 by Doteasy Admin

Updated on April 30, 2024

Managing MySQL Databases and Users in cPanel

Creating a database user in cPanel

Click MySQL Databases under Databases in cPanel.

Doteasy cPanel MySQL Database

Under MySQL Users > Add New User, enter the MySQL username in the Username text box.

Doteasy cPanel MySQL adding user

In the Password text box, enter the user password.
In the Password (Again) text box, retype the user password.
When ready, click Create User.

Once you have added the new user, it will be added to the Current Users table.

Next step: You will need to add the user to a database.

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