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How to create a database in Plesk

Question

How to add a database in Plesk?

Answer

Note: If an interface is different or some section is missing, make sure that Plesk is up to date or contact server's administrator or hosting provider's support since some options may be limited.

For Web Host, Web Pro edition and Hosting Provider View:

Log into Plesk.
Go to
- Domains > example.com > Databases link on the right sidebar.
- Subscriptions > example.com > Databases tab.
Click on Add Database button.
Fill in the database creation form and click OK

For Web Admin edition and Power User View:

Log into Plesk.
Go to Websites & Domains > Databases:
Choose webspace from the popup drop-down list:
Click on Add Database button.
Fill in the database creation form and click OK.

Via CLI:

Connect to the server via SSH
To create the database jdoe-gallery for the domain example.com on the local MySQL server:

# plesk bin database --create jdoe-gallery -domain example.com -type mysql

Note: Reference for Command-Line Utilities, Plesk for Linux: Databases