How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel

When you are ready to put up your website, and you have found an appropriate web hosting plan, then you can consider how you want to store your critical assets and files. One extremely popular solution is the MySQL database option available with access through your cPanel controls. If you are ready to set up a MySQL database, here's a quick walkthrough to help you through the process.

Steps For Setting Up Your MySQL Databases

1. Make sure you are already logged in to cPanel
2. At the landing page, scroll down
3. Click the MySQL database button
4. Think of a name for your database
5. Type the name in the box provided
6. Click "Create Database"
7. After it loads, the database has been created
8. Click the "Go Back" link
9. Enter the name for a new user of database in the appropriate box
10. Add the password for the user
11. Reenter the password
12. Click "Add User"
13. The user has been created
14. Click "Go Back"
15. Check to make sure that the correct database name is in place
16. The database name will be used along with an added suffix and /or underscore
17. Click to submit and add user to the database
18. Next, click the appropriate boxes to add privileges to your newly-created user account
19. Click Save to keep your changes

More About MySQL

This platform for accessing your website and controlling its assets is one of the most popular in the world. The cPanel set up and the MySQL capabilities have become a standard in the world of web design. MySQL is often used in running certain web applications, and it can be easily combined with the popular php programming language. The basic MySQL programming has been made available via a standard GNU General Public License