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How to Create a Database and Access phpMyAdmin

Create a database and access phpMyAdmin

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Apr 14, 2026

You can create your own MySQL databases for your game server, for example for plugins, mods or web interfaces. Through phpMyAdmin you can then conveniently manage your database in the browser.

Create a database

  1. Open dashboard
    Open the dashboard of your server.

  2. Open databases
    In the left sidebar, click on Databases.

  3. Create new database
    Click the plus icon in the top right to create a new database.

  4. Set a name
    Enter a name for your database (e.g. test) and click Create Database.

Show connection details

Click the eye icon next to your database to view all connection details:

  • Database Host (e.g. db1.cgn1.emeraldhost.de)
  • Database Port (default: 3306)
  • Database Username
  • Database Password
  • Database Name
  • JDBC Connection String

Use the Generate New Password button to create a new password for the database at any time.

Open phpMyAdmin

  1. Open phpMyAdmin
    Click the external icon (arrow pointing outward) next to your database. You will be redirected to the phpMyAdmin login page.

  2. Enter credentials
    Enter the Database Username and Database Password and click Log in. You can find the credentials via the eye icon next to your database.

Delete a database

Click the trash icon next to your database to delete the database along with all its content.

Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Apr 14, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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