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Creating a MySQL Database in cPanel

Create a New Database

  1. Go to the Databases section in cPanel
  2. Click the MySQL Databases icon
  3. Enter a name under "Create New Database" (e.g. wordpress)
  4. Click Create Database

Create a Database User

  1. Scroll to "MySQL Users" on the same page
  2. Enter a username and strong password
  3. Click Create User

Assign User to Database

  1. In "Add User To Database", select the user and database
  2. Click Add
  3. Check All Privileges on the next screen
  4. Click Make Changes
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