---
title: "Creating a Database in Plesk"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/plesk/database-management/creating-a-database-in-plesk/"
description: "Plesk simplifies database creation for modern websites during development."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Creating a Database in Plesk

Most modern websites rely on databases. If you need to create a new database during your website development, Plesk makes it easy!

1. [Log into Plesk](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/plesk/getting-started-with-plesk/).
2. If you are using the Power User view, in the left navigation menu, click on **Databases**. (If you use Service Provider view, click on **Domains** and select the domain you need, then click on **Databases** on the right hand side.)  
    ![database link highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_fGEp3w.png)
3. Click **Add Database**.  
    ![add database button highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_7O1FKS.png)
4. Choose a **Database name** and, if necessary, a **Related site.** If you have multiple database servers installed (like MSSQL and MySQL), you’ll also need to select which database server to use.  
    ![choosing a database name](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_gATQ4D.gif)
5. Create a database user by choosing a username and then choosing and confirming a password. If you do not create a database user, the database won’t be accessible.  
    ![name and password](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_iA3neY.gif)
6. If needed, check the box for **User has access to all databases within the selected subscription**.
7. Use the radio buttons to choose the **Access control** level. This determines whether or not this user can have remote database connections.  
    ![access control section highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_EZdOP1.png)
8. Once you’ve chosen your options, click **OK** to create your database.