--- title: "Manage Databases in cPanel" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/" description: "Your hub for database management in cPanel. Create MySQL databases and users, manage data with phpMyAdmin, and configure remote access." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-10" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Manage Databases in cPanel Managing databases can feel like a daunting task, especially if you aren’t familiar with writing command-line SQL queries. Fortunately, cPanel provides a suite of intuitive, graphical tools that make database administration accessible and straightforward. The Databases section in your cPanel dashboard is the central hub for handling the MySQL databases that power your dynamic websites, applications, and content management systems. Whether you are launching a new site from scratch, updating user credentials, or modifying data directly, this collection of articles will guide you through the process step-by-step. **Explore the guides below to learn how to:** - **Enable Remote Connections:** Configure remote MySQL connections to securely allow external applications or remote servers to interact with your databases. - **Build and Remove Databases:** Use the step-by-step MySQL Database Wizard to easily set up new databases, or safely delete outdated and corrupted ones to free up space. - **Control User Access:** Manage exactly who (and what) has access to your data by creating users, assigning specific privileges, updating passwords, and revoking access. - **Interact with Your Data:** Log into phpMyAdmin directly from cPanel to visually browse tables, run custom SQL queries, and modify your records without ever opening a terminal window. --- cPanel Database Management Articles 6 results This collection of articles serves as your central resource for understanding and managing databases in cPanel. - ## [Change a MySQL User Password via cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/change-a-mysql-user-password-via-cpanel/) If you aren’t familiar with using the command line interface, using cPanel makes it easy to change MySQL user passwords. [Read more: Change a MySQL User Password via cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/change-a-mysql-user-password-via-cpanel/) - ## [Deleting a User From a Database or Account in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/deleting-a-user-from-a-database-or-account-in-cpanel/) In cPanel, each MySQL database can have multiple users. If needed, you can delete a user from a specific database or remove the MySQL user entirely from your account. This can be done directly from the database or through your cPanel account. [Read more: Deleting a User From a Database or Account in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/deleting-a-user-from-a-database-or-account-in-cpanel/) - ## [How to Delete a MySQL Database in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/how-to-delete-a-mysql-database-in-cpanel/) Whether getting rid of an unneeded database or a corrupted one, this tutorial walks through how to delete a MySQL database in cPanel. [Read more: How to Delete a MySQL Database in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/how-to-delete-a-mysql-database-in-cpanel/) - ## [Logging into phpMyAdmin from cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/logging-into-phpmyadmin-from-cpanel/) cPanel simplifies database management through phpMyAdmin. Once logged in, users can perform various tasks like adding and deleting data, connecting databases, and more, facilitating efficient database administration. [Read more: Logging into phpMyAdmin from cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/logging-into-phpmyadmin-from-cpanel/) - ## [Remote MySQL Connections in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/remote-mysql-connections-in-cpanel/) Liquid Web explains how you can connect to MySQL remotely in cPanel step-by-step. Learn more! [Read more: Remote MySQL Connections in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/remote-mysql-connections-in-cpanel/) - ## [Setting Up a Database with MySQL Database Wizard in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/setting-up-a-database-with-mysql-database-wizard-in-cpanel/) Databases are an important part of most modern, dynamic websites. This article provides instructions for setting up a database with MySQL Database Wizard in cPanel. [Read more: Setting Up a Database with MySQL Database Wizard in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/setting-up-a-database-with-mysql-database-wizard-in-cpanel/)