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title: How to Create and Manage Databases on Cyberpanel
description: "Creating a database in CyberPanel is a simple process. ## Prerequisites: - You must have [**CyberPanel** **installed**](https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-install-cyberpanel-ubuntu-and-almalinux/)on your server. - You should have a **[website created](https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-domain-and-subdomain-on-cyberpanel/)** on CyberPanel to associate the database with (or you can create one during this…"
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-database-on-cyberpanel/"
updated: "2024-10-07"
category: Cloud servers in Kenya
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# How to Create and Manage Databases on Cyberpanel

Creating a database in CyberPanel is a simple process.

## Prerequisites:

- You must have [**CyberPanel** **installed**](https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-install-cyberpanel-ubuntu-and-almalinux/)on your server.
- You should have a **[website created](https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-domain-and-subdomain-on-cyberpanel/)** on CyberPanel to associate the database with (or you can create one during this process).

## Steps to Create a Database on CyberPanel:

**Step 1**: Log in to CyberPanel. If you do not know how to, please refer to **[these steps](https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-access-cyberpanel/)**

**Step 2:** Once logged in navigate to the Database Section

1. On the left-hand sidebar, click on **Databases** or just use the big blue button in the landing page once you log in.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-1024x873.png)

3. In the drop-down, click on **Create Database**.

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![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-1-1024x452.png)

**Step 3**: Fill in the Database Details. You will see a form which needs you to fill the following;

***Select Websit*e**: From the drop-down list, choose the website you want to associate this database with. If you haven’t created a website yet, create one by going to [**Websites > Create Website**](https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-domain-and-subdomain-on-cyberpanel/)before proceeding.

***Database Name**:* Enter the name for your database. E.g, `my_wp_db` and save it somewhere for later use

***Database Username***: Create a username that will be used to access this database and save it somewhere for later use.

***Database Password**:* Set a strong password for this user, and save it somewhere for later use

**Step 4:** Create the Database

Once you've filled out the details, click **Create Database**.

You will notice that when you fill in your database name, and username the system automatically adds a prefix to it, as highlighted in green, in the image below. The full database or db user name will then be the**prefix+what you filled in**, as highlight below in green. E.g **true_demodb** instead of just **demodb**

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-2-1024x551.png)

#### Step 5: Access the Database (Optional)

To access and manage the database you can either use the sidebar or go to **Dashboard->Databases**and you will see various options.

![](https://truehost.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-5.png)

1. Go to **Databases > phpMyAdmin** in the sidebar to access phpMyAdmin.
   From here, you can manage your database, import/export data, or run SQL queries.
2. Go to **Databases > List Databases** to see created databases.
3. Go to **Databases > Delete Database** to delete an existing database.
4. Log in using the **database username** and **password** you just created.