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This guide explains how to create a new MySQL database in DirectAdmin and connect it to your website configuration file.

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1. Open the Databases Menu

  1. Log in to your DirectAdmin hosting panel.
  2. Under the Account Manager menu, click the Databases icon.
Databases Menu

Select Databases under Account Manager

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2. Fill Out the Create Database Form

Under the Create Database section:
  1. Database Name: Enter your preferred database suffix (e.g. tes). Your full database name will automatically include your account prefix (e.g. testing574_tes).
  2. User name: Enter the database username suffix (e.g. tes).
  3. Password: Enter a secure password for the database user.
  4. Click the blue CREATE button.
Create Database Form

DirectAdmin Create Database form

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3. Save Connection Credentials

Once created, a green success banner titled Database created will appear:
Database Created Details

Database connection details

CRITICAL - Database Hostname: In your application or .env configuration file (such as WordPress, Laravel, or custom PHP scripts), the database host MUST be set to localhost, not a domain name or IP address.

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Example Configuration in .env:

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4. Open & Manage Database in phpMyAdmin

To manage tables, run queries, or import/export .sql dumps:
  1. On the Databases page, click the blue PHPMYADMIN button in the upper-right corner.
  2. You will be automatically authenticated (Single Sign-On) into phpMyAdmin without needing to re-enter credentials!

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Done 🎉

Your MySQL database is now created and ready for your website or web application.
Last modified on August 30, 2026