Manage Databases in cPanel

Managing databases can feel like a daunting task, especially if you aren’t familiar with writing command-line SQL queries. Fortunately, cPanel provides a suite of intuitive, graphical tools that make database administration accessible and straightforward.

The Databases section in your cPanel dashboard is the central hub for handling the MySQL databases that power your dynamic websites, applications, and content management systems. Whether you are launching a new site from scratch, updating user credentials, or modifying data directly, this collection of articles will guide you through the process step-by-step.

Explore the guides below to learn how to:

• Enable Remote Connections: Configure remote MySQL connections to securely allow external applications or remote servers to interact with your databases.
• Build and Remove Databases: Use the step-by-step MySQL Database Wizard to easily set up new databases, or safely delete outdated and corrupted ones to free up space.
• Control User Access: Manage exactly who (and what) has access to your data by creating users, assigning specific privileges, updating passwords, and revoking access.
• Interact with Your Data: Log into phpMyAdmin directly from cPanel to visually browse tables, run custom SQL queries, and modify your records without ever opening a terminal window.