Gestion des bases de données MySQL et des utilisateurs dans cPanel

cPanel provides a centralized interface for creating and maintaining MySQL databases, database users, and access permissions. Proper database management is essential for application stability, sécurité, et performances.

These features are available on standard cPanel hosting environments.

Managing database users

Database users authenticate applications and control access to data. Create users before assigning them to databases.

Creating a database user

1. Connectez-vous à cPanel.
2. Ouvrez le Outils page.
3. Dans le Bases de données section, faire un clic Manage My Databases.
4. Sous Add New User, enter a username.
5. Set and confirm a strong password or use the password generator.
6. Faire un clic Create User.

[Screenshot placeholder: Add New MySQL User]

Changing a user password

1. Open Manage My Databases.
2. Sous Current Users, locate the user.
3. Faire un clic Change Password.
4. Set and confirm the new password.
5. Save the changes.

Update application configuration files to match the new credentials.

Renaming a user

1. Open Manage My Databases.
2. Sous Current Users, faire un clic Rename next to the user.
3. Enter the new name and proceed.

Deleting a user

Deleting a user removes all database privileges for that user.

1. Open Manage My Databases.
2. Sous Current Users, faire un clic Delete.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Ensure no applications rely on the user before removal.

Managing databases

After creating users, create databases and assign appropriate privileges.

Creating a database

1. Open Manage My Databases.
2. Sous Create New Database, enter a database name.
3. Faire un clic Create Database.

Database names are automatically prefixed with your account username.

Adding a user to a database

1. Sous Add User to Database, select a user.
2. Select the target database.
3. Faire un clic Add.
4. Assign specific privileges or select ALL PRIVILEGES.
5. Faire un clic Make Changes.

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Checking and repairing a database

1. Sous Modify Databases, select a database in Check Database.
2. Faire un clic Check Database.
3. If issues are found, select the database under Repair Database.
4. Faire un clic Repair Database.

Revoking user privileges

1. Sous Current Databases, locate the database.
2. Click the remove icon next to the user.
3. Confirm Revoke User Privileges from Database.

Deleting a database

Deleting a database permanently removes its data.

1. Open Manage My Databases.
2. Sous Current Databases, faire un clic Delete next to the database.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Create a backup before deletion if data retention is required.

Scaling and operational considerations

For applications with higher load, des ensembles de données plus grands, or custom backup strategies, environments such as serveurs cloud or a dedicated server provide greater control over database performance, accéder, and recovery options.