Create a database and user in Plesk (MySQL/MariaDB)

This article explains how to create a MySQL/MariaDB database and user in Plesk on your GARMTECH hosting. You need this for WordPress (manual install), Joomla, PrestaShop, and many other PHP applications.

Create a database

1. Open Plesk.
2. Go to Databases.
3. Click Add Database.
4. Enter:
   • Database name (example: wp_site)
   • Database server (leave default unless you have a specific reason)
5. Click OK.

Create a database user

1. In Databases, open the created database.
2. Under Users, click Add Database User (or Add User).
3. Set:
   • Username
   • Password (use a strong password; avoid dictionary words)
4. Make sure the user has access to the selected database (read/write permissions).
5. Click OK.

Connect your website/application to the database

Every app needs these 4 values:

• Database name
• Database user
• Database password
• Database host (on most Plesk hosting it is localhost)

Example: WordPress (wp-config.php)

define('DB_NAME', 'wp_site');
define('DB_USER', 'dbuser');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your-strong-password');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

Useful tips

• Do not reuse passwords across services.
• If you import a website, ensure the database user has permissions on the imported database.
• To manage data in the browser, use phpMyAdmin (available from the Databases page).