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Managing Databases in Plesk
March 2, 2026
Creating a Database
Databases are essential for dynamic websites like WordPress, Joomla and online stores.
Creating a New Database
Step 1
Go to Databases in your Plesk domain.
Step 2
Click Add Database and choose a name.
Step 3
Create a database user with a strong password.
phpMyAdmin
Manage your databases visually via phpMyAdmin. Import, export and edit tables.
Database Backup
Regularly export your database via phpMyAdmin or Plesk's backup feature.
Remote Database Access
Allow external connections if your database needs to connect to external applications.
Database Optimization
Use phpMyAdmin to repair and optimize tables.