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Databases ​

The Databases tab creates and manages MySQL / MariaDB databases for the account.

Databases tab

Creating a Database ​

Click Create Database and enter a name and a password. A database user with the same name as the database is created with full privileges on it.

Create database dialog

Changing a Database Password ​

The new password takes effect immediately. Update it in any application or configuration file that connects to the database.

Deleting a Database ​

WARNING

Deleting a database permanently removes all data, tables, and the associated database user. This cannot be undone.

Connection Information ​

SettingValue
Hostlocalhost
Port3306
UsernameSame as the database name
PasswordThe password set during creation

Remote database connections are not available on shared hosting; connect from scripts on the hosting account.

phpMyAdmin ​

phpMyAdmin opens in a new tab. Log in with the database name as username and the database password.

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