Quick answer
This older video follows MySQL Database Wizard. On current cPanel, use Database Wizard to create the database, user and grant together, then confirm the result in Manage My Databases.
Applies to
For Interactive Online cPanel customers with permission to manage the selected service. The tool must be enabled on your plan. Open the correct service from the Client Area before changing anything. The preserved video shows an older interface. In cPanel 120 and later, Manage My Databases replaces the older MySQL Databases label. Database and user names may include an account prefix.
Steps
- Open Database Wizard and follow the current guided steps for the intended prefixed database name.
- Create the application's database user and grant its required privileges. Store credentials securely.
- After completion, open Manage My Databases to confirm the names and association. The linked current guide provides the full workflow.
Check the result
Use the application to verify the connection with the full database/user names and the service's host value.
Troubleshooting and support
Do not repeat the wizard to troubleshoot an existing application until you have confirmed which database it already uses.
If the problem continues, contact support from the account that owns the service. Include the domain, exact error, time and time zone, tool name, and a redacted screenshot. Keep passwords, private keys, cookies and private message content out of the ticket.
Video tutorial
The original video is preserved. Its interface or product version may differ from the written guidance above.
Related help
- Create a MySQL database and user with the cPanel Database Wizard
- Create a MySQL database with the cPanel MySQL Databases tool
Official references
Written content reviewed November 1, 2026. Menu availability depends on the product version, permissions and service.
