# 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](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/databases), 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](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/databases).
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](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/databases).
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](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/databases).
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](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/databases).
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**.