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Published on: 02/09/2023 | Updated on: 06/13/2023 | Reading Time: 2 minutes

DirectAdmin MySQL Management

Create a Database

To create a database, start by logging in to your DirectAdmin control panel

Search
The DirectAdmin Search function works very well and makes it very easy to locate the FTP Management page. Type MySQL in the search bar and the link to the MySQL Management page will appear.

If you don’t use the Search Bar for any reason, locate the Account Manager section shown below and click on MySQL Management

DirectAdmin Account Manager Section
DirectAdmin Account Manager Section

Click on the blue button CREATE NEW DATABASE

DirectAdmin List of Existing Databases
DirectAdmin List of Existing Databases

Insert a name for your new database and either leave the box checked to name the database user the same as the database name or uncheck that box (the 2nd image shows the field to create a unique database username)to enter a different database username. Choose a strong and unique password and click CREATE DATABASE.

DirectAdmin Create a Database Screen
DirectAdmin Create a Database Screen
DirectAdmin Create a Database Screen
DirectAdmin Create a Database Screen

If you need any assistance, please submit a ticket for Technical Support


Delete a Database

Before you begin, you may wish to generate a backup file of your database

Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium

  1. Login to your DirectAdmin Account
Search
The DirectAdmin Search function works very well and makes it very easy to locate the FTP Management page. Type MySQL in the search bar and the link to the MySQL Management page will appear.
  1. If you don’t want to use the Search Bar for any reason, use the menu once you are logged in, navigate to Account Manager > MySQL Management
DirectAdmin Account Manager Section
DirectAdmin Account Manager Section
  1. Locate the database you wish to Delete and check the box next to it

  2. Click the button that says Delete

DirectAdmin Database Actions Screen
DirectAdmin Database Actions Screen
Additional Options
Repair
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If you need any assistance, please submit a ticket for Technical Support


DirectAdmin MySQL Management Official Documentation