Creating a database in cPanel

Written on December 15, 2022 by Doteasy Admin

Updated on April 30, 2024

Managing MySQL Databases and Users in cPanel

Creating a database in cPanel

To create a MySQL database:

Click MySQL Databases under Databases in cPanel.

Doteasy cPanel MySQL databases

Under Create New Database, enter the name of the database in the New Database: text box.

Doteasy cPanel new database

When ready, click Create Database.

The new database is created and ready to use. You will also find the new database added to the Current Databases table.

Doteasy cPanel new database added

In order to be able to fill and maintain the database, you need to create and assign a MySQL user to it.

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

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