How do I Create or Delete a Database User Print

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After creating the database, you will need to create a user and assign privileges. Please note that MySQL user accounts must be created separately from mail and web administrator accounts.

Create a Database User

  1. Log into cPanel.
  2. Under Databases, click MySQL Databases.
  3. Click Jump to MySQL Users in the top-right corner of the page.
  4. Under Add New User, enter a username.Be sure that the username is 7 letters or shorter.
  5. Enter a password in the Password field.
    - For help generating a strong password, click the Generate Password button.
  6. Retype the password in the Password (Again) field.
  7. Click Create User.

Delete a Database User

  1. Navigate to the Current Users section of MySQL Databases.
  2. In the Delete column, click the X next to the user you wish to delete.

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