{"id":11645,"date":"2023-03-01T09:09:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T09:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/?p=11645"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:51:49","slug":"how-to-rename-mysql-database-through-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/how-to-rename-mysql-database-through-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to rename MySQL database through cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide, you will discover how to rename a MySQL database through cPanel. Renaming a MySQL database through cPanel can help you stay organised, secure, and efficient when managing your databases.<\/p>\n<p>Impact of Renaming a MySQL Database:<br \/>\nRenaming a MySQL database can affect a website if the database name is hardcoded in the website\u2019s configuration file (such as wp-config.php for WordPress). After renaming the database, the configuration file must be updated with the new database name to avoid database connection errors. Failure to update these settings may result in the website becoming inaccessible.<\/p>\n<p>Let us follow the steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to cPanel.<\/li>\n<li>Select the \u201cDatabases\u201d category and click on the \u201cMySQL My Databases\u201d option.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2abfa6f3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22542\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2abfa6f3.png\" alt=\"databses\" width=\"700\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2abfa6f3.png 784w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2abfa6f3-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2abfa6f3-768x214.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find the \u201cCurrent Databases\u201d option and click on the \u201cRename\u201d option under the \u201cActions\u201d column of the database you wish to rename.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac371f5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22544 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac371f5.png\" alt=\"current databases\" width=\"1241\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac371f5.png 1241w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac371f5-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac371f5-1024x278.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac371f5-768x209.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1241px) 100vw, 1241px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rename the database dialogue box will open up. Enter the new name and click on the \u201cProceed\u201d button.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac4a238.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22545\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac4a238.png\" alt=\"rename\" width=\"450\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac4a238.png 547w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac4a238-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>It will start processing.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac5c56b.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22546 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac5c56b.png\" alt=\"renaming\" width=\"302\" height=\"92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac5c56b.png 302w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Snag_2ac5c56b-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The database will now have a new name and appear in the databases row, as you can see.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That is it!<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, when renaming a MySQL database in cPanel, it is important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/how-to-backup-a-mysql-database-using-cpanel\/\">backup the MySQL database<\/a> first to prevent data loss. This helps to ensure that you have a secure data backup of your data before making any changes.<\/p>\n<p>Do not hesitate to contact our support experts for any extra help. Also, check our latest web hosting plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide, you will discover how to rename a MySQL database through cPanel. 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