How to create a MySQL database in cPanel
Login to cPanel 1) Under Database section click on MYSQL databases.. 2) Enter a name for the new database. 3)…
How to Import a MySQL Database in cPanel?
Below are the steps you will need to undertake in order to import a database backup. Log into your cPanel…
How to Back-Up a MySQL Database in cPanel?
Backing up a MySQL database ensures you have a backup copy of your database. Below are the steps you will…
I cannot create databases via ‘phpMyAdmin’.
Database creation privileges within phpMyAdmin are not active. You need to use the ‘MySQL’ icon within cPanel to create the…
I cannot connect to my database from a remote location.
Remote MySQL connections are disabled by default in cPanel servers because they are considered a potential security threat. Please note…
I am installing my software from scratch – what database hostname do I use?
The database hostname will be “localhost”.
The MySQL user I’ve created cannot connect to the database.
You need to use the ‘MySQL’ icon within cPanel to create the database and to add the user you’ve created…