Lots of websites use MySQL databases, including content management systems, e-commerce solutions, and forums. MySQL databases can be created from within your cPanel.  When a database is created, there are three primary tasks:

  1. Create the database
  2. Create a database user
  3. Assign the user to the database

While cPanel allows you to do these tasks separately in the MySQL Databases section of the cPanel, it is much easier to use the MySQL Database Wizard as it will walk you through these steps.

To create a database using the Database Wizard, first log into your cPanel and click on "MySQL Databases Wizard" under the "Databases" sub-header:

mysqlwizard1

On the next screen, put in the name for the database that you want to create.  In this example, we will name it test2.  Then click on "Create Database:"

mysqlwizard2

Next we will create a user for the database.   Put in the username that you want to use (all usernames will start with your Web Hosting Hub username), and enter a secure password.  Then click on "Create user":

mysqlwizard3

On the final screen, you will decide what privileges to give the user to the database.  Unless you are creating a second user that you want to have limited access, click on "ALL PRIVLEDGES" and click on "Next Step":

mysqlwizard4

You are done!  You will get a confirmation page with the database that you just created:

mysqlwizard5

Did you find this article helpful?

Login to comment.

Your Opinion Matters

... but we need to know what you're thinking!

The Community Support team wrote the article you're looking at now. We like to think it's perfect, but we're sure you have some suggestions. Please, let us know what they are!

Feedback
Your Email Address
Because we'd like to talk with you!

Have a Question?

If you need some help, submit your question to our Community! We guarantee a response within 60 minutes (8am - 9pm EST, Monday - Friday)

Recent Questions

  1. Can't login to email
  2. "WordPress Login Temporarily Disabled"?
  3. Google Adwords Credit Link Doesn't Work in AMP

Support Center Search

Current Customers

Email: support@WebHostingHub.com Ticket: Submit a Support Ticket
Call: 877-595-4HUB (4482)
757-416-6627 (Intl.)
Chat: Click To Chat Now

Ask the Community

Get help with your questions from our community of like-minded hosting users and Web Hosting Hub Staff.

Not a Customer?

Get web hosting from a company that is here to help.