How to manage databases in cPanel

In cPanel, you can manage databases and database tools for your hosting service.

From the database area of cPanel you can include:

When you finish this guide, you will know how to find and manage databases in cPanel.

This guide only applies to hosting services that use cPanel.

If your hosting service does not use cPanel, database management may be available directly in the client area instead.

See the guide:

Before you start, make sure you:

Log in to cPanel and scroll down to the "Databases" section.

Here you will find, among other things:

💡 Tip: “Database Wizard” is the easiest way to create new databases and database users.

Click “Manage My Databases” to open database management in cPanel.

Under the "Create New Database" section, you can create a new database.

This is how you do it:

cPanel will automatically add the account prefix in front of the database name.

Further down the page you will find the section “Current Databases” section.

Here you can, among other things:

💡 Tip: After the database is created, you need to create or connect to a database user with the right permissions before the database can be used by applications like WordPress.

💡 Tip: If you install WordPress via the WordPress tools in cPanel, the database is usually created automatically as part of the installation.

In order for applications like WordPress to connect to the database, you need to create a database user and give the user access to the database.

Under the “Database Users” section, you can create a new database user.

This is how you do it:

4. Enter a username

5. Enter a password

6. Verify the password

7. Click on “Create User”

cPanel will automatically add the account prefix in front of the username.

💡 Tip: Use a strong password for your database user to increase security.

I can't find the database area in cPanel

Make sure your hosting service includes database functionality.

I can't access phpMyAdmin

Try logging out and back in to cPanel before attempting again.

I can't create any more databases

Check whether your hosting package has limitations on the number of databases.

You have now learned how to find and manage databases in cPanel.

Now you can proceed with tutorials for WordPress, email or other hosting features in cPanel.