Managing MySQL Databases

MySQL databases store the dynamic content for your websites and applications (posts, users, products, etc.).

Creating a Database

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Navigate to Account Manager > MySQL Management.
3. Enter a name for your new database.
4. Create a database user with a strong password.
5. Assign the user to the database with appropriate privileges.
6. Click Create.

Managing via phpMyAdmin

1. Click phpMyAdmin from the MySQL Management page.
2. Select your database from the left sidebar.
3. Use the tabs to browse tables, run SQL queries, import, or export data.

Regular database backups are recommended. See our guide on exporting databases for instructions on creating manual backups.