Installing a mySQL database to a hosting account

This article applies to Dedicated Servers.

This article explains how to install a mySQL database to a hosting account using the hosting control panel.

Step 1 of 9

Start by logging in to your 123 Reg Control Panel.

 

Step 2 of 9

From there, select Dedicated Servers within the ‘Manage active products’ section and then select Manage opposite Manage Dedicated Servers.

Manage Dedicated Servers

 

Step 3 of 9

You will now be taken to a new page displaying all your purchased packages. From here, click Login to Server CP.

Login to Server CP

 

Step 4 of 9

Enter your login details into the provided fields and click Login.

Enter Server Login details

 

Step 5 of 9

Click on the Accounts tab.

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Step 6 of 9

Click on the edit link next to the desired account.

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Step 7 of 9

Click on the mySQL link.

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Step 8 of 9

Click on the Install mySQL link.

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The resulting page contains text fields in which to enter the password you wish to configure to secure the database.

Step 9 of 9

Enter your preferred password into both fields and click on the Install mySQL button.

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On confirmation, a mySQL database will be created and access permissions to it granted for your account.