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# How to create a MySQL database on cPanel

Sometimes, more advanced websites require a database to function properly. Databases are places for applications to store data. It's in the name! 

Anyways, Let’s learn how to create a MySQL database on cPanel.

### How to create a MySQL database on cPanel

1. Login to the cPanel dashboard. You are able to log in using the button on the web hosting package. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/login_vyv31n.png)

2. Once logged in, Head down over to the “Databases” category and select “MySQL Databases”.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/dbs_e5wupd.png)

3. Here you are able to create new databases, and users and modify existing databases and users.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/sql1_9r37c7.png)

4. Under the “Create New Database” section, fill out the input box. This is where you will name your database. Your overall database name will be `<username>_<database name>`. For example, `sparked3_website`

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/sql2_s31uyt.png)

5. Click “Create Database”. The database should now be created!

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Created By: Greg K.