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cPanel can guide you through the setup of a MySQL database with the requisite accounts and privileges.

Set up a database

To set up a database with the MySQL Database Wizard, perform the following steps:

1. In the New Database text box, enter a name for the database.
2. Click Next Step.
3. In the Username text box, enter a name for the user who is allowed to manage the database.
4. In the Password text box, enter the user’s password.
   • The password must be seven letters or shorter.
   • To generate a strong password, click the Password Generator button.
5. Reenter the password in the Password (Again) text box.
6. Click Create User.
7. Select the privileges that you want to grant the user, or select ALL PRIVILEGES.
8. Click Next Step.

Next, cPanel will display a message that states that the database and user account were set up successfully.

Select one of the following three options:

• Add another database — Returns to the start of the MySQL Database Wizard.
• Add another user using the MySQL Databases Area — Opens the MySQL® Databases page, where you may create additional user accounts and assign them to a database.
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