MySQL Quickstart

MySQL is an open source, object-relational database built with speed and reliability in mind. Its large and active developer community has created many third-party applications, tools, and libraries that expand MySQL’s functionality.

Create MySQL Database Clusters

1. From the Create menu in the top right of the control panel, click Databases.
2. Select MySQL as the database engine.
3. Choose the cluster configuration and datacenter, and give the cluster a unique name.
   Tip

   For the best performance, create your database cluster in the same region as your Droplets.
4. Click Create a Database Cluster.

Change Size or Number of Nodes

1. Select your database cluster from the Databases page.
2. Click the Settings tab.
3. Click Edit in the Cluster configuration section.
4. Select a Droplet plan and number of optional standby nodes.
5. Click Save.

Relocate Database Clusters

1. Select your database cluster from the Databases page.
2. Click the Settings tab.
3. Click Edit in the Cluster datacenter section.
4. Select the region and datacenter to which you want to relocate your cluster.
5. Click Save.

Add Additional Users or Databases

1. Select your database cluster from the Databases page.
2. Click the Users & Databases tab.
3. Enter users or database names in the corresponding field.
4. Click Save.

Use a client application or command-line tool to manage specific user permissions.

Delete Database Clusters

1. Select your database cluster from the Databases page.
2. Click the Settings tab.
3. Click Destroy in the Destroy this database cluster section.
4. Enter the name of the database cluster.
5. Click Destroy.