How Do I Create and Manage MySQL Databases in phpMyAdmin? Print

  • database, mysql, db user, phpmyadmin, create database, database backup
  • 0

MySQL databases store your website's content, such as posts, user information, and site settings for CMS platforms like WordPress or Joomla.

To Create a New MySQL Database:
1. Log in to your hosting control panel (cPanel).
2. Under the Databases section, click MySQL Database Wizard.
3. Step 1: Enter a name for your new database and click Next Step.
4. Step 2: Create a database user by entering a username and secure password, then click Create User.
5. Step 3: Check the ALL PRIVILEGES box to grant full permissions to the user, then click Next Step to complete setup.

To Access and Manage Databases in phpMyAdmin:
1. Return to the main cPanel dashboard.
2. Under the Databases section, click phpMyAdmin.
3. Select your database from the left column to run SQL queries, repair tables, or import/export database backups.


Was this answer helpful?

« Back