How to Create & Manage Databases in cPanel for Beginners
How to Create & Manage Databases in cPanel for Beginners
If you’re starting a website or installing a CMS like WordPress, creating a database is a must. With JustFlyHost’s cPanel interface, managing databases is quick and beginner-friendly.
This guide will walk you through creating, managing, and securing MySQL databases in cPanel — no coding required.
🎯 What is a Database & Why Do You Need One?
A database stores all your website’s dynamic content — user accounts, blog posts, settings, product data, and more.
Whether you’re installing WordPress, Joomla, or building a custom PHP site, a MySQL database is essential.
🛠️ How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel
Here’s how to do it step-by-step:
1. Log in to Your cPanel
Enter your username and password (provided by JustFlyHost)
2. Go to the “MySQL® Databases” Section
Scroll down to the “Databases” section
Click on MySQL® Databases
3. Create a New Database
In the “Create New Database” field, enter a database name (e.g., blogsite_db)
Click “Create Database”
✅ Your new database is now created!
👤 Create a Database User
4. Add a New User
Scroll to the “MySQL Users” section
Enter a username and strong password
Click “Create User”
🔐 Tip: Use the password generator for strong credentials
🔗 Add User to the Database
5. Assign the User to Your Database
Under “Add User to Database”, select your user and database
Click “Add”
6. Set Privileges
On the next screen, check “All Privileges”
Click “Make Changes”
🎉 Your database is now fully connected and ready to use!
🔎 Manage Databases with phpMyAdmin
To view or edit your database contents:
Go back to cPanel home
Click on phpMyAdmin under “Databases”
Choose your database and manage tables, rows, or run SQL commands
⚠️ Note: Be careful — changes here directly affect your website!
🧹 Pro Tips for Database Management
💾 Always back up your database before making changes
🔄 Use Softaculous for automatic CMS installations (it handles databases for you)
🔐 Remove unused databases and users to improve security
🧪 Use a staging environment before editing live data
