Create a new database

Definitions

A database stores and organizes the data needed for your website or app to work and deliver content online.

Before you start

✅ When you install WordPress or any modern app, a database is automatically generated for you.

ℹ️ You can create a new database manually using the MySQL Databases tool. Once generated, you can manage it from phpMyAdmin.

⚠️ Usually, only advanced users or professional web developers should handle database tasks according to specific technical project requirements.

❌ Do not share your database credential details publicly.

Step by step

1. Log in to your hosting control panel

2. From the top right, click the down arrow ∨ and choose the domain you want to create a new database for

3. Click on the MySQL Databases button

4. Go to the Create Database section

5. In the Database Name field, type in a database name suffix. It can be called whatever you like, you can use a word or letters, along with a series of digits. For example, we will name ours db3982

6. Click the Create button

7. In the Database created section, you’ll see your full database credentials. Click the copy icon 📑 next to each field to save the credentials securely. After noting them down, click the X at the top right.