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Create and connect a MySQL database
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Databases

Create and connect a MySQL database

Databases are needed for WordPress, shops, forums and custom PHP applications. You create a database name, database user and password, then enter these values in your application.

Steps

  1. 1 Click "MySQL" on the left, then "New database".
  2. 2 Choose database name, database user and password. Store all three values carefully.
  3. 3 Save. The database is ready immediately.
  4. 4 Enter the credentials in your application. The database host is always localhost.
  5. 5 Install phpMyAdmin from the apps section if you want to manage databases in the browser.

Connection details at a glance

DB host
localhost
DB port
3306
DB name
as created
DB user
as created
DB password
as set
phpMyAdmin URL
https://yourdomain.com/dbx/
Virtual X MySQL tab with fields for database name, username and password. The new database appears in the list after saving.
Virtual X MySQL tab with fields for database name, username and password. The new database appears in the list after saving.

Connect WordPress (wp-config.php)

  1. 1 Rename wp-config-sample.php to wp-config.php.
  2. 2 Open wp-config.php via FTP or a file manager.
  3. 3 Set DB_NAME to the database name.
  4. 4 Set DB_USER to the database user.
  5. 5 Set DB_PASSWORD to the database password.
  6. 6 Keep DB_HOST as localhost.
  7. 7 Save the file and open your domain in the browser to start the WordPress installer.

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