How to Create a Database in phpMyAdmin

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This guide will show you how to create a database in phpMyAdmin.

1

Go to your phpMyAdmin homepage.

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  1. Go to the phpMyAdmin homepage for your site.
    It can usually be found under these directories, depending on your server setup.
    • http://localhost:8888/phpMyAdmin/
    • http://localhost/phpmyadmin
    • http://{your-ip-address}/phpmyadmin/
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2

Log in to your account.

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  1. Enter your login details to sign in.
3

Type a name for your new database.

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  1. Enter the new database name into the "Create a new database" field.
    For example, "my_new_database".
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4

Click "Create."

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  1. This creates your new database.
    You can now make changes to your database as needed.

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