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# MySQL Database/User management under Cpanel

## Creating a MySQL database and user and updating their permissions

1. Log into the cPanel interface for the desired domain.

2. Click on **MySQL Databases** under the Databases section.

3. At the next page, enter the new database name under the **Create New Database** field to create a new database. You can create a new user by specifying one under **Add New User**.

4. Link them at the bottom of the page under **Add User to Database**.

5. The next screen will allow you to **grant privileges** for the MySQL user to the database you selected.

6. Use **phpMyAdmin**. You can access this by clicking the icon of the same name in the Databases section of cPanel.