How to delete MySQL database

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Removing a MySQL database
Overview
Since most accounts have MySQL database creation limits, it is recommended to remove any unnecessary MySQL databases so that you are able to create more databases when necessary.

Steps
1. To access the MySQL Account Maintenance Menu, click on the icon above the words MySQL Databases on the main screen of your cPanel interface.

2. Click on next to the name of the database you wish to delete.

Troubleshooting

Before deleting a database due to problems with that database, try using on the database to repair any problems with it.

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