How to manage databases

You can create and manage databases for your website and applications, including user creation and password updates directly from the Scaleway console.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• Registered a domain name at Scaleway or another registrar
• A Web Hosting plan

How to create a database

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting service you want to configure. The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click the Databases tab to display information related to your databases.
4. Click Create database in the Database section of the page. A pop-up displays.
5. Enter a name for the database, select an existing database user from the drop-down list or create a new one by entering a username and password. Click Create database to create the database.
6. Enter the username and password for your FTP account. Then click Create FTP account to submit the form and create the account.

How to delete a database

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting service you want to configure. The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click the Databases tab to display information related to your databases.
4. Click «Delete Icon» next to the database you want to delete. A pop-up displays.
5. Click Delete database to confirm the action and delete the database.

How to create a database user

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting service you want to configure. The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click the Databases tab to display information related to your databases.
4. Click Create database user in the Database users section of the page to create a new one. A pop-up displays.
5. Enter a username and password. Then click Create database user to create the user.

How to update the password of a database user

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting service you want to configure. The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click the Databases tab to display information related to your databases.
4. Click «See more Icon» > Change password next to the database user whose password you want to change. A pop-up displays.
5. Enter the new password and click Update database user to submit the form and update the password.

How to delete a database user

1. Click Web Hosting in the Managed Services section of the console side menu. The Web Hosting overview page displays.
2. Click «More infos Icon» or the domain name of the Web Hosting service you want to configure. The Hosting information page displays.
3. Click the Databases tab to display information related to your databases.
4. Click «See more Icon» > Delete next to the database user you want to delete. A pop-up displays.
5. Click Delete database user to confirm the action and delete the user.