# Databases
# Databases
To add a new database to a website:
- Open Websites in the left side bar
- Select the website you would like to add the database to
- When the website dashboard loads select Databases in the top navigation
- Select Add database and input the database name 4b. Complete the ‘Add database user’ form to create a new database user or select an existing database user. By default all ‘database permissions’ will be selected.You can edit the user permissions by deselecting the ‘All database privileges’ checkbox.
- Click Add to finish
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A database can be created without a user. It is possible to add a new or existing user to a database at any point.
# phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin is an advanced MySQL database management tool and is recommended only for experienced users.
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If your customers are unable to access phpMyAdmin using SSO ensure you have a phpMyAdmin domain configured. For instructions on how to configure a phpMyAdmin domain click here. (opens new window)
To access phpMyAdmin:
- On a Websites dsahboard select Databases
- On the Database you would like to access select Manage in the drop down menu
- When the database management page loads select the phpMyAdmin button