Creating a database username in Plesk is a straightforward process. The database username is used to access and manage the database, and you'll typically create a database user when setting up a new database or adding a new user to an existing database.
Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Database Username in Plesk:
Step 1: Log in to Plesk
- Open your Plesk control panel by navigating to
https://your-domain.com:8443(replaceyour-domain.comwith your actual domain or server IP address). - Enter your admin username and password to log in.
Step 2: Go to the Database Management Section
- In the Plesk dashboard, go to the "Websites & Domains" tab.
- Under the domain for which you want to create the database username, click on "Databases". This will open the Database Management page.
Step 3: Create a New Database (If Needed)
If you haven't already created a database, you'll need to create one first. Here's how:
- Click the "Add Database" button.
- Enter a database name, select the database type (e.g., MySQL or PostgreSQL), and click OK.
Step 4: Create a Database User
- Once your database is created, click on the database name.
- On the database details page, look for the "Database Users" section. You may see an option to Add Database User or Create Database User. Click on it.
Step 5: Set Up the Database Username
- Username: Enter the username for the database. This username will be used to access the database. For example,
my_database_user. - Password: Enter a strong password for the new user. This password is required to authenticate and connect to the database. It’s recommended to use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters to ensure it’s secure.
- Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm it.
Step 6: Set Database User Permissions
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Assign Permissions: Choose the appropriate permissions for the user. The options typically include:
- Read: Allows the user to view the data.
- Write: Allows the user to modify data.
- Admin: Full access, including the ability to modify tables, schemas, and other users.
Select the necessary permissions based on what the user will be doing with the database.
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Select Database: You may need to associate the user with the specific database you created. Choose the database to which the user will have access.
Step 7: Create the User
- After entering the necessary information and assigning permissions, click OK or Create to create the new database user.
- The new user will now be listed under the Database Users section for that database.
Step 8: Using the Database Username
Once the database username is created, you can use it to connect to the database from applications or scripts. For example, if you're using WordPress, you will need to enter the database username, password, and database name in the wp-config.php file to connect the application to the database.
By following these steps, you can easily create a database username in Plesk and assign it the appropriate permissions. This username will allow applications or users to interact with the database securely. Always ensure that the database user has the minimum required permissions for the task to avoid any security risks.
