Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting a Database in cPanel. Deleting a database in cPanel is a straightforward process, but it’s essential to follow the correct steps to ensure that you do it safely and effectively.
Deleting a databaseincPanel is a straightforward process, but it’s important to proceed with caution. Once a database is deleted, it cannot be recovered, so you should always ensure you have a backup before proceeding.
Log in to your cPanel account. In the Databases section, click on MySQL Databases. Under Current Databases, locate the database you want to remove and click on Delete. Confirm by clicking on DeleteDatabase.
To delete a database, use the search bar in cPanel to find “Manage My Databases,” then select it to view and manage your existing databases. Follow the steps to delete a database, such as “helpvoxfor_testdb1,” and confirm the action through the dialog box.
Log in to cPanel. Select the “Databases” section and click on the “phpMyAdmin” sub-option. In phpMyAdmin, choose the database you want to delete from the side menu. Tick the checkbox next to the table (s) you wish to delete. At the bottom of the page, locate the “With selected” dropdown menu.
Some hosting plans also include a limited number of databases, so it may be necessary at times to remove an old database in order to create a new one. Here we cover the steps to remove or delete a MySQL databasecPanel.