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Add New User to MySQL Databases – cPanel

Learn how to Add New User to MySQL Databases in cPanel. MySQL is the most popular Open Source SQL Database management system. To manage a large volume of data efficiently, we store the data in tables, a group of many tables can be created in a single database.
If you have a PHP-based application, you will need to have a database. You will also need a user to access this database. To use WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, or any other CMS, you need a MySQL database.


Video tutorial – Add New User to MySQL Databases – cPanel


Step-by-step tutorial – Add New User to MySQL Databases – cPanel

  1. MySQL Databases

    Login to cPanel.
    Tutorial: login from the Client Area or the direct link.

    Find the Databases section and click the MySQL Databases link.

    Extilum cPanel - databases -  New User MySQL Database

  2. MySQL Users

    Scroll down to MySQL Users section.
    Add New User
    Username
    – type the MySQL username.
    Password
    – type the user password.
    Type a secure password in the Password text box. It must contain uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. The system will evaluate the password that you enter on a scale of 100. A weak password has 0 value, while a very secure password has 100 value. Or you can click Password Generator to let the system create a secure password for you. 
    Password (Again)
    – retype the user password.
    Click the Create User button.

    Extilum cPanel - databases -  New User MySQL Database

  3. Wait for the success message.

    Extilum cPanel - databases -  New User MySQL Database

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