---
title: "Create a Database in Cloud Sites"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/create-a-database-in-cloud-sites/"
description: "Create your database through your Cloud Sites control panel in just a few clicks."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-23"
---

# Create a Database in Cloud Sites

To help you create engaging content and provide an exceptional experience for your viewers, Cloud Sites provides you with simple database setup. In just a few clicks, you can create your database. This is important because databases drive dynamic content and create a seamless experience for your customers and viewers. You can use [myLittleAdmin ](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/logging-into-mylittleadmin-from-cloud-sites/)and [phpMyAdmin](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/accessing-phpmyadmin-in-cloud-sites/) through your Cloud Sites control panel when you need to work directly within the database,

1. [Log into your Cloud Sites control panel](https://portal.nexcess.com/).
2. Click on the website where you’ll be creating your database.  
    ![website name highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_AkkZbL.png)
3. Click on **Databases** to expand your site’s database options.  
    ![databases section highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_yy3P51.png)
4. Click the **Create Database** button.  
    ![create a database button highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_lxUGcH.png)
5. Enter a name for your database. A numeric identifier will be automatically added to each database.  
    ![gif showing database name entered](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_eLrpre.gif)
6. We recommend you use the same database type throughout your whole website. Choose if you’d like your database to use MariaDB or MSSQL.  
    ![type of database dropdown menu](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_U8CgEO.png)
7. Enter a database user username and enter and confirm a password. Then, click **Create New Database**.  
    ![create new database button highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_5d3Du3.png)