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

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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.

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Connection Details

Use the following details to connect your application to the database:
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.