Creating MySQL Database Afdrukken

How to create a new MySQL database in DirectAdmin.

Steps

1. DirectAdmin → Account Manager → MySQL Management
2. Click Create New Database
3. Enter:
   • Database Name: yourname_dbname
   • Password: Generate or create strong password
4. Click Create Database

Save These Details

• Database: username_dbname
• Username: username_dbname
• Password: [your password]
• Hostname: localhost

Connection Info

For applications, use:

Host: localhost
Database: username_dbname
Username: username_dbname
Password: [your password]
Port: 3306

Notes

• Database name = username automatically
• Name format: accountname_yourname
• Use password generator for security
• phpMyAdmin access available in same section

Common Issues

• Can't connect: Check password, use 'localhost' not IP
• Name too long: Keep under 16 characters
• Access denied: Database user must match database name in DirectAdmin