How do I create a MySQL Database in the Ensim control panel ?
To add a database (subject to hosting plan resources available) through your Ensim control panel:Ensim will prefix the database name with [yourdomain_com_-_] so if you choose [blob] as your database name, the actual name of the database for use in your website scripts will be [yourdomain_com_-_blog]In brief ...
- Login to your Ensim control panel as usual at:
www.yourdomain.co.uk/admin replacing yourdomain.co.uk with your actual domain name.- From the Dashboard, click on shortcuts
- From the shortcut list, click on MySQL Admin Tool
- From the MYSQL tools, click on Create Database
- In the input box, enter a short name for your database.
The Full reference name to your database will be prefixed with a code based on your domain name.- Click on [Save]
Detailled explanation:
When you load your control panel you should see something resembling the following screen...
Click the [MySQL Admin Tool] link next to the database icon.
If you do not have a database icon, click the [Services] link in the left navigation panel. Then click the pencil icon in the row labelled [MySQL]
You should then be presented with options to:
- Manage Databases
- List Databases
- Create Database
- Change MySQL Password
If you click List Databases you will see all current MySQL databases for your hosting account...
Notice the format of the database name which is prefixed with yourdomain_com_-_Click the [Create Database] link. This will show the screen where you can create a database ...
Type the database name you want into the entry field and click [Save].
This will create your database and take you to the list database screen, where you should see the database you created.
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