Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a MySQL database in DirectAdmin:
1. Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel using your username and password.
2. Once logged in, click on the "MySQL Management" icon under the "Advanced Features" section.
3. On the MySQL Management page, click the "Create new Database" button.
4. In the "Create new Database" form, enter the following information:
- Database name: Enter a name for your new MySQL database.
- Database username: Choose a username for the MySQL user that will have access to the database.
- Password: Choose a strong password for the MySQL user.
- Password (again): Re-enter the password to confirm.
- Host: Leave this as "localhost" unless you have a specific reason to change it.
5. Once you have entered the required information, click the "Create" button at the bottom of the form.
6. The MySQL database will now be created and displayed on the MySQL Management page.
Congratulations! You have now successfully created a new MySQL database in DirectAdmin. You can now use the database to store and retrieve data for your website or application.