Almost all modern dynamic websites require a database. Plesk provides comprehensive tools to create, manage, and back up MariaDB and MySQL databases.
Creating a Database
- Log in to Plesk and navigate to Databases in the left pane.
- Click Add Database.
- Provide a Database Name. Plesk might prefix this name with your domain name for clarity.
- Select the related site if prompted, which ensures the database is assigned to the correct system user.
- Check the box to Create a database user. Enter a secure Username and let Plesk generate a strong Password.
- Click OK.
Your new database is ready to be used by any application on your server. Be sure to copy the database credentials into your application's .env or wp-config.php file.
Accessing phpMyAdmin
To inspect, import, or alter your tables directly, click the phpMyAdmin button located on your database's card. This will authenticate you automatically and open the powerful web-based SQL management tool in a new tab.
Exporting and Creating Dumps
Need to migrate your data or create a manual backup? Use the Export Dump option. This will generate a .sql or .zip file containing all your tables and data and place it inside your server's root directory, which you can easily download via the File Manager.
