Create a MySQL Database in StackCP (Guide)

You can create MySQL database in seconds directly from your Fist Host control panel.

This option is unavailable for packages hosted on our WordPress platform due to its WP-optimized nature. If you need to create a MySQL database, you’ll need to carry out a Platform Transfer to move the website to our Linux web hosting platform.

Starter Hosting packages are limited to MySQL database.
To create new MySQL databases:

1. Log in to Fist Host and select Manage Hosting.
2. Choose Manage next to the hosting package you wish to create a MySQL database for.
3. Under Web Tools,select MySQL Databases. Here you can complete the following actions:

Create new MySQL databases. Each MySQL database has a maximum size of 1024MB.
Manage existing databases.
Add additional MySQL users to databases.
Manage your additional MySQL users.

4. Under Add a new MySQL Database,choose a name for your database. Database names must be between 6 and 20 characters long, and we automatically add a suffix to avoid name collisions with other users.

5. Once you have chosen a name, click Create Database. Your new MySQL database will automatically appear in the Manage MySQL Databases section underneath.

From here you can change the automatically generated password, monitor usage, remove your MySQL database, or log in to your database.

After you create MySQL database, connect it to your website by entering the database name, username, and password in your application’s configuration file. For WordPress, these details go in wp-config.php. Always use a strong, unique password and restrict database user privileges to only what is needed. Regular backups protect your data from loss. For more database tutorials, visit the Fist Host blog or refer to the official MySQL documentation. Contact FistHost support anytime if you need help managing databases, resetting passwords, or troubleshooting website connection issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to create a MySQL database?

You can create MySQL database in seconds directly from your control panel. Once created, it appears automatically for use.

What is the maximum size of a MySQL database?

Each MySQL database has a maximum size of 1024MB. Database names must be between 6 and 16 characters.

What should I do after I create a MySQL database?

After you create MySQL database, connect it to your website by entering the database name, username, and password in your application’s configuration. Contact FistHost support if you need help.

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Managing Your Database After Creation

Once your database is created, you can manage it from the same MySQL Databases section. Each database gets its own automatically generated password — store it securely, because you will need it when connecting applications. You can change the password at any time from the management screen, but remember to update it in your application’s configuration file afterwards or your site will lose its database connection.

You can also add extra MySQL users and assign them to specific databases. This is useful if a developer needs access to one site’s database without seeing the others.

Accessing phpMyAdmin

To browse tables, run queries, or import and export data directly, use phpMyAdmin from the control panel’s database section. Always export a backup before running manual queries or deleting tables. For WordPress sites, the database credentials go into wp-config.php as DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, and DB_HOST (usually localhost).

One last tip: name databases clearly (for example clientname_wp1) so you can tell them apart later. Good naming saves confusion when you manage several sites, and it makes backup files easier to identify months down the line.