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title: How to Create a Database in Plesk
url: "https://www.domaincentral.com.au/help/create-a-database-in-plesk/"
updated: "2026-09-07"
category: Plesk
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# How to Create a Database in Plesk

You can create a database in Plesk by following this tutorial.

 

**1.** Log in to your Plesk account.

**2.** Click on **Databases** from the Sidebar Menu**.**

**![plesk-database-menu.gif](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/img/plesk-database-menu.gif)**

 

**3.** Click on **Add Database**.

![plesk-add-database-button.gif](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/img/plesk-add-database-button.gif)

 

**4.** Under **Add a Database**, fill in the following details:

**Database Name:** Your database name, such as **blog**.

**Related Site**: Choose an appropriate website from the drop-down menu.

**Users:** Uncheck **Create a database user**, and confirm with **OK**.

![plesk-add-a-database-final.gif](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/img/plesk-add-a-database-final.gif)

 

A success message will be displayed, indicating that your database has been created.