How to create new database in phpmyadmin

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a new database in phpMyAdmin:

Prerequisites:

1. You have phpMyAdmin installed on your web server.
2. You have a MySQL user account with sufficient privileges to create a new database.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Log in to phpMyAdmin: Open a web browser and navigate to the phpMyAdmin login page. Enter your MySQL username and password to log in.
2. Click on the "Databases" tab: Once logged in, you'll see a list of databases on the left-hand side of the screen. Click on the "Databases" tab at the top of the page.
3. Click on the "Create database" button: Click on the "Create database" button located at the top of the page.
4. Enter the database name: Enter a name for your new database in the "Database name" field. Make sure the name is unique and follows the rules for MySQL database names (e.g., no spaces, only letters, numbers, and underscores).
5. Choose the collation: Select the collation for your database from the dropdown menu. Collation determines the character set and sorting rules for your database.
6. Click on the "Create" button: Click on the "Create" button to create the new database.

Verify the new database:

1. Refresh the page: Refresh the phpMyAdmin page to see the new database listed in the left-hand sidebar.
2. Check the database structure: Click on the new database to view its structure, including tables, indexes, and other database objects.

Tips and Variations:

• You can also create a new database using the SQL query interface. To do this, click on the "SQL" tab at the top of the page, enter the CREATE DATABASE statement, and click on the "Go" button.
• If you want to create a database with a specific character set or collation, you can specify these options in the "Create database" form.
• If you're using a web hosting service, you may need to contact their support team to create a new database for you.

That's it! You've successfully created a new database in phpMyAdmin.