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Plesk supports both MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. You can create and manage databases directly from the Plesk dashboard.

Creating a Database

1

Go to Databases

Log in to Plesk and click Databases in the left sidebar.
2

Add a Database

Click Add Database.
3

Fill in the Details

  • Database name — enter a name for your database
  • Database type — select MySQL or PostgreSQL
  • Related site — select the domain this database is associated with
4

Create a Database User

Under Add a new database user, enter a username and a strong password. This user will be used by your application to connect to the database.
5

Confirm

Click OK. The database and user are created.

Connection Details

Use the following details to connect your application to the database:
SettingValue
Hostlocalhost
Database nameAs entered above
UsernameAs entered above
PasswordAs entered above
MySQL Port3306
PostgreSQL Port5432
Always use localhost as the database host when connecting from an application on the same hosting account. External database connections are not permitted on shared hosting.