Creating a MySQL/MariaDB database

Most applications - WordPress, Joomla, custom PHP - need a database. Dirham A Day hosting runs MySQL/MariaDB. To create one:

1. Sign in at my.dirhamaday.ae and open the DirhamHost panel.
2. Go to MySQL Databases (or Databases).
3. Under Create New Database, type a name and click Create.

Your database name is usually prefixed with your account name, for example dad1234_wordpress. Note the full name - you will need it when configuring your application.

Next steps after creating the database:

• Create a database user with a strong password.
• Add the user to the database and grant All Privileges.

When your app asks for connection details, use:

• Database host: localhost
• Database name: the full prefixed name
• Username / password: the database user you created

Keep these details safe. If you install WordPress through the panel's one-click installer, the database is created automatically. Need to reset a database? Contact us 24/7 on WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767.