Deleting a database in cPanel

Written on December 19, 2018 by Doteasy Admin

Updated on December 23, 2025

Managing MariaDB Databases and Users in cPanel

Deleting a database in cPanel

Click Manage My Databases under Databases in cPanel.

Under Current Databases, locate the database that you want to delete, and then click Delete Database.

Doteasy cPanel MySQL database delete database

On the next screen, you will be prompted to confirm the deletion of the selected database. Make sure you are deleting the correct database and click Delete Database.

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