How to Create a MySQL Database in Cpanel

MySQL databases are used in many web applications. This tutorial will show you how to easily and quickly create your MySQL databases.

How to Create MySQL Database

  • Log into Cpanel.
  • Scroll down, click on “MySQL Database Wizard.”
  • Enter the desired database name.
  • Keep in mind, the actual database name will have your user name as a prefix to the database name: username_databasename
  • Hit Next Step.
  • Enter desired User Name and Password.
  • Keep in mind, the actual user name will have your user name as a prefix to the database name: username_username
  • Also, we recommend that you use the “Generate Password” option to increase security.
  • Click “Next Step.”
  • Check “All Privileges.” This will set the permissions the user will have for the database.
  • Hit “Next Step.”
  • You’re done!

This is one of the more complicated things the average user will need to do within Cpanel. Hopefully, this tutorial helped you get through creating MySQL databases.

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