Create a database with phpMyAdmin

phpMyAdmin is a popular web-based front end for MySQL Administration. To create a new database, follow these instructions:

1. Log in to phpMyAdmin
2. Create the database
3. Select your database on the sidebar menu
4. Go to the Priviledges tab and click Add a new user
5. Fill out the top 4 fields, setting Host to localhost and then click Go

The database name, username, and password set here are used in the first install screen of Elgg.