How to Create and Maintain Databases in cPanel

How to Create and Maintain MySQL Databases in cPanel?

MySQL is a popular relational database management system used by many websites and applications. cPanel provides easy-to-use tools for creating and maintaining MySQL databases. In this article, we will walk you through the process of creating a MySQL database and user, as well as assigning privileges in cPanel.

• Log in to your cPanel account.
• Find the Databases section and click on the Databases Wizard menu.

Creating a MySQL Database

• In the Databases Wizard menu, find the "Create New Database" section.
• Enter a name for your database in the provided field.
• Click the "Next Step" button to create the database.

Creating a MySQL User

• On the Same Page after Entering the Database Name, you find the "SQL User" section.
• Create a new Database user.
• Choose a username for your Database user.
• Generate a secure password using the built-in Password Generator or set your own strong password.
• Click the "Create User" button to create the "Database User"

Assigning the SQL User to the Database

• In the Databases menu, find the "Add User To Database" section.
• Select the appropriate database and user from the dropdown menus.
• Click the "Add" button to assign the MySQL user to the database.

Setting Privileges for the MySQL User

• After assigning the user to the database, you will be redirected to the "Manage User Privileges" Page.
  
• To grant all privileges to the User, select the "All Privileges" option.
• Click the "Make Changes" button to save the privileges.

• Once the privileges are set, you will receive a confirmation message stating that the MySQL user was successfully added to the database.
  
  
• Creating and maintaining MySQL databases in cPanel is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily create a MySQL database, assign a user to it, and set appropriate privileges. These tools provided by cPanel enable efficient management of your MySQL databases, empowering you to handle your website's data effectively.