How to create a MySQL Database in DirectAdmin?

For storage of data for applications, you must need a Database. Traditionally we use a command-line interface for creating a database and assigning a user to it. In DirectAdmin, we can perform all the actions using the graphical user interface. Let’s see how to create and manage databases, users in DirectAdmin?

How to create a MySQL Database in DirectAdmin?

1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit, 

https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222.

2. Navigate to Account Manager → MySQL Management.

3. To create database → Click on CREATE NEW DATABASE.

4. Here, enter the database name → To create a new user for database → De-select “Same as database name” → Enter the Username → Configure the Password.

5. Finally, click on CREATE DATABASE.

6. Congratulations! You have successfully created a database and user in DirectAdmin.

How to delete a MySQL Database in DirectAdmin?

1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit, 

https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222.

2. Navigate to Account Manager → MySQL Management.

3. Select Database → Click on Delete.

4. Again, you will be asked to confirm deletion of selected Database → Click on Delete.

5. Congratulations! You have sucessfully deleted selected MySQL Database.

Conclusion

Now that we’ve gone over how to create a MySQL database in DirectAdmin step-by-step. Also, using this article, you can delete the existing or newly created MySQL database quickly. Use this article and get started with creating and managing MySQL databases.

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