Creating or Importing a Database

To create a new database on a hosting account:

1. Click the required domain name in the list.
2. Click Databases.
3. Click Add New Database.
4. Enter a name for the database. We recommend that you choose a name that starts with a Latin alphabet symbol and comprises only alphanumeric and underscore symbols (up to 64 symbols).
5. Select the database type that you are going to use: MySQL or PostgreSQL. Click OK.
6. To set up database administrator's credentials, click Add New Database User.
7. Type a user name and a password that will be used for accessing the contents of the database.
8. Click OK.
   

To import an existing database:

1. Click the required domain name in the list.
2. Click Databases.
3. Click Add New Database.
4. Enter a name for the database. We recommend that you choose a name that starts with a Latin alphabet symbol and comprises only alphanumeric and underscore symbols (up to 64 symbols).
5. Select the database type that you are going to use: MySQL or PostgreSQL. Click OK.
6. To set up database administrator's credentials, click Add New Database User.
7. Type a user name and a password that will be used for accessing the contents of the database. Click OK.
8. Click the btn configure odbc DB WebAdmin icon in the Tools group. An interface to phpMyAdmin (or phpPgAdmin) database management tool will open in a separate browser window.
9. Click on the Query window icon in the left frame.
10. Click the Import files tab.
11. Select the text file that contains the data and click Go.
12. Click the Insert data from a text file link.
    

To manage your databases and their contents, use your favorite MySQL or PostgreSQL client or the web based database management tool accessible from Plesk control panel (Domains > domain name > Databases > Database name > DB WebAdmin).