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title: How to Create a Database Username in cPanel
description: "**1.** Log in to your cPanel account. **2.** In the **Databases** section, click on **MySQL Databases**. ![](/img/mysql-databases-icon.gif) **3.** Under **MySQL Users**, in the **Username** field, enter the new username you want to create. **4.** Enter your new password or use…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-create-a-database-username-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-03-06"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Create a Database Username in cPanel

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.

**2.** In the **Databases** section, click on **MySQL Databases**.
 ![](/img/mysql-databases-icon.gif)

**3.** Under **MySQL Users**, in the **Username** field, enter the new username you want to create.

**4.** Enter your new password or use a password generator.
![](/img/createdb-user.gif)
**5.** Click on **Create a User**.

**Tip:** Write down the database username and password on a notepad so you can easily recall them while installing a script manually.

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