How to create a database

Reviewed on 13 August 2024 • Published on 11 August 2023

This page shows you how to create a Serverless SQL Database using 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

Click SQL Databases in the Serverless section of the side menu. The Serverless SQL Databases page displays.
Click + Create database. The database creation wizard displays.
Complete the following steps in the wizard:
- Choose a region, which is the geographical location in which your database will be created.
- Select a default engine version from the drop-down menu.
- Configure your database autoscaling. Your database will scale within the defined range to match the incoming load.
  Note
  Define a minimum of 1 vCPU or more to avoid cold starts that can take a few seconds.
- Enter a name for your database, or keep the randomly-generated name. The name must only contain alphanumeric characters and dashes.
- Verify the estimated cost.
Click Create database to finish. The setting up of your database will take a few seconds. Check the Overview tab to see its status.