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Database Administration

Manage MySQL in minutes!

MySQL is the leading open-source database management system, used by a large range of popular online scripts. Virtually all scripts such as forums, eCommerce shops and blogs will use a MySQL database.

We provide MySQL 5.0 databases with all hosting accounts. Beware of hosts who charge for this basic feature!

cPanel provides full, easy-to-use access to your MySQL databases including creating/deleting databases, and adding database users with full permission control for additional security.

We have created a couple of illustrated guides to help you get started:

• Step-by-step wizard
• Full walkthrough

PhpMyAdmin

PHPMyAdmin is an excellent open-source tool for navigating and working on your databases and tables, which we provide as standard with all hosting accounts. It is a feature-packed facility which lets you design, create and edit tables, and run any SQL query. You can see an example of how to create a MySQL database table here.

You can also watch one of the following video tutorials to give you an idea of how straightforward PHPMyAdmin is:

PHPMYAdmin Overview Video

Databases: Import, Export, Search or Query.
Tables: Create, Copy, Delete or Rename.
Fields: Insert, Modify or Delete.

Remote MySQL Access

If you wish, you can manage your databases using external software remotely too - read more here or simply add your IP to the Remote MySQL section in cPanel.