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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Click “Create Database”. The database should now be created!
If you require any further assistance, please create a ticket here.
Created By: Greg K.
Anyways, Let’s learn how to create a MySQL database on cPanel.
How to create a MySQL database on cPanel
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)
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)
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)
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)
Click “Create Database”. The database should now be created!
If you require any further assistance, please create a ticket here.
Created By: Greg K.
Updated on: 22/12/2022
Thank you!