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Title: Setting Up MySQL using GoDaddy
Post by: Robert D. Wagers on October 06, 2007, 01:08:34 PM
This tutorial will explain step-by-step how to create a new MySQL database using Godaddy.com.

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NOTE: Although this method describes GoDaddy.com's method, it is very similar to most hosting services and should be useful for those not using GoDaddy.com as well.

First - Log into your account from the Godaddy.com website.

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Second - On the green menu-bar, hover your mouse over "Hosting & Servers," then click on "My Hosting Account." As seen above.

This will open a new window.
See-below image.

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Third - Click "Open" to launch the Control Panel.

Next - Using the green menu-bar again, hover your mouse on Databases and click on MySQL. This will launch the MySQL Manager.

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Below is your MySQL Manager Screen. Click "Create Database" and follow these instructions.

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See image below:

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NOTE: It is extremely important to write down everything you enter in the following section as this is vital information needed to setup Joomla and/or manage your database.

  • Description - Enter your website or any key information to help you to remember which DB this is used for.
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NOTE: If you are running more than one web-site from this hosting account, I highly recommend using the web-site name for this description.
  • MySQL Database/User Name - I recommend that you create a VERY STRONG username for security reasons. Using numbers mixed with letters should be strong-enough.
  • Enter New Password - Create a Strong Password. This is required to proceed.
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HINT: A strong password needs to be between 8 and 14 characters. It needs to be a combination of numbers and letters with atleast one letter being "upper-case."
  • Confirm your new password and click "OK" to create the database.
It will take a couple of moments to create the DB after clicking "OK," so be patient while it is processing.
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After that, you are done. It will take another 5 or 10 minutes for the new DB to be populated on the server and you can check status from the Database Manager Screen (see Pending Setup).

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I hope this helps!

Wage

Title: Re: Setting Up MySQL using GoDaddy
Post by: Ryan West on October 06, 2007, 01:46:30 PM
thank you.


btw, does it matter about 4.1 or 5.0 for MySql ver?

Title: Re: Setting Up MySQL using GoDaddy
Post by: Robert D. Wagers on October 06, 2007, 01:48:17 PM
I recommend 4.1 if you are using Joomla 1.0.XX and 5.0 for J1.5


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