How to Delete a Database in DirectAdmin

You can remove your database from the DirectAdmin control panel. However, we recommend that you create a backup of it before removing it.



1. Log in to your DirectAdmin Account.


2. In the Account Manager section, click on MySQL Management or type MySQL Management in the navigation filter box. The option appears. Click on it.
SQL management account manager icon


3. From the list of databases, select the database of your choice. You can choose multiple databases.
SQL management


4. Click on Delete. Please do it again to confirm the removal of the database.
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The selected database should have been deleted.

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