Warning: Deletion is permanent. Back up first.
Steps
- DirectAdmin → MySQL Management
- Check box next to database(s)
- Click Delete
- Confirm deletion
What Gets Deleted
- All tables and data
- Database user
- User privileges
- Cannot be recovered
Before Deleting
- Export backup via phpMyAdmin
- Note database name for configs
- Check what uses this database
After Deletion
Update configuration files:
- WordPress: wp-config.php
- Joomla: configuration.php
- Custom apps: config files
Site will show database errors until updated or removed.
Common Scenarios
- Test site cleanup: Safe to delete
- Old backups: Verify not needed first
- Failed installs: Usually safe to remove
- Active sites: Export backup first
Space Recovery
Disk space freed immediately after deletion.
