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title: How to Rename a Database 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 **Current Databases**, you can see a list of all your databases. Locate the **Database** and then click on **Rename**. ![](/img/rename-db.gif) **4.**…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-rename-a-database-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-03-06"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Rename a Database 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 **Current Databases**, you can see a list of all your databases. Locate the **Database** and then click on **Rename**.
![](/img/rename-db.gif)

**4.** Change the **database** name and click on **Proceed**.
![](/img/change-dbname.gif)

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