How to create a new MySQL database in DirectAdmin.
Steps
- DirectAdmin → Account Manager → MySQL Management
- Click Create New Database
- Enter:
- Database Name: yourname_dbname
- Password: Generate or create strong password
- 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