How to create a MySQL User on cPanel
You finally have a database. Time to add a user to access the very important database! How else are we going to store data on how amazing sparked host is?
Anyways, Let’s learn how to create a MySQL user 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_1ci1d7h.png)
Once logged in, Head down over to the “Databases” category and select “MySQL Databases”.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/dbs_gxxc2v.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_1hbv8js.png)
Under the “MySQL” section, fill out the form. This is where you will name your user. Your overall username name will be <cpanel username>_< name>. For example, sparked3_website. You will also need to make a secure password!
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/sql2_1kandqa.png)
Click “Create User”. The MySQL user 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 user on cPanel.
How to create a MySQL User 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_1ci1d7h.png)
Once logged in, Head down over to the “Databases” category and select “MySQL Databases”.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/dbs_gxxc2v.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_1hbv8js.png)
Under the “MySQL” section, fill out the form. This is where you will name your user. Your overall username name will be <cpanel username>_< name>. For example, sparked3_website. You will also need to make a secure password!
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/sql2_1kandqa.png)
Click “Create User”. The MySQL user 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!