How to Delete a MySQL Database in a cPanel Account?

Performing both basic and sophisticated database administration tasks is essential to website upkeep. Because of this, MySQL database administration is a fundamental need for any Web Hosting. Database creation, cloning, and deletion are all included. We’ll walk over how to remove a MySQL database using cPanel in this article.

You will lose the data in a database forever if you delete it. Take a backup before erasing the database, please.

To Delete a MySQL Database

1. Log in to your cPanel account.

2. Go to the DATABASES section and click on MySQL® Databases.

The MySQL® Databases application will open.

Go to the Current Databases section, where you will see a list of active databases.

3. Click on Delete under the Actions column for the database you wish to delete.

A message will appear that asks for your confirmation.

4. Click on Delete Database.

cPanel will delete the MySQL database and remove it from the list of Current Databases.