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How do I delete a MYSQL database?
To delete a database from your cPanel account, follow the steps below:
Login to your cPanel account
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Select the ‘MySQL Database’ option
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Select the database to be deleted from the ‘Current Databases’ section
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Click on ‘Delete’ in the row of the database name.
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You will be asked for confirmation, click on ‘Delete Database’ if you are certain.
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The database will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.