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Using MySQL Databases ​

MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system. It is widely used for web applications and is a key component of the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack.

Creating a MySQL Database ​

  1. Log in to your Control Panel.
  2. Navigate to the "MySQL Databases" section.
  3. Enter a name for your new database in the "New Database" field.
  4. Click the "Create Database" button to create the database. MySQL Database Creation

MySQL Details ​

  • Hostname: sqlXXX (shown in your Control Panel)
    • There is no need to put anything behind, simply use sqlXXX as the hostname.
  • Username: your space username
  • Password: your space password
  • Database Name: spaceusername_[the name you created]

INFO

You may only use MySQL databases in Spookhost's infrastructure. External MySQL database connections are not supported.

Deleting a MySQL Database ​

  1. Log in to your Control Panel.
  2. Navigate to the "MySQL Databases" section.
  3. Select the database you want to delete from the list of existing databases.
  4. Click the "Remove Database" button. MySQL Database Deletion