How to Remove MySQL Users and Databases

Learn how to remove MySQL users and databases. This tutorial covers:

1. Removing a MySQL User
2. Removing a MySQL Database

Delete MySQL Usernames and MySQL Databases

Both actions can be performed with the MySQL Databases tool in your cPanel.

1. Removing a MySQL User

To remove a MySQL user, you have to find it in the Current Users section of the tool and then click the Delete button next to the entry for it.

A new page will appear asking you to confirm the removal of the user. To proceed, click the Delete MySQL Users button.

The user will automatically be removed and you will be presented with a page confirming the successful operation.

2. Removing a MySQL Database

To remove a MySQL Database, first find it in the Current Databases section. Then click the Delete button next to the entry for the database.

A new page will appear asking you to confirm the removal of the database. To proceed, click the Delete Database button.

The database will automatically be removed and you will be presented with a page confirming the successful operation.

Next: Connecting MySQL Database

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