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.

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