How to Create and Manage Databases on Your Game Server
Learn how to create a MySQL database for your game server, view its connection details, open it in phpMyAdmin, back it up, and delete it from the panel.
Some plugins and mods need a database to store their data — things like player stats, economy balances, or web integrations. A database is a separate MySQL store your server connects to. This guide shows you how to create one, find its connection details, manage its contents, back it up, and delete it.
[!NOTE] First you must learn how to access our game hosting panel: https://curtcreation.net/kb/game-hosting-panel/how-to-access-your-game-server
Step 1: Open the Databases Page
In your server's left sidebar, under MANAGEMENT, click Databases.
If you haven't made one yet, you'll see a No Databases message. Your databases will appear here once created.
Step 2: Create a Database
Click CREATE DATABASE in the top-right.
In the Create new database dialog, fill in:
Database Name — a descriptive name for the database, e.g., testdatabase. (The panel adds a short prefix automatically, so it shows as something like s7_testdatabase.)
Connections From — where connections are allowed from. Leave it blank to allow connections from anywhere (shown afterward as %).
Click CREATE DATABASE to finish.
Step 3: View Your Database and Its Details
Your new database appears as a row showing its key details:
ENDPOINT — the host and port to connect to, e.g., 203.0.113.45:3306.
CONNECTIONS FROM — where connections are allowed (% means anywhere).
USERNAME — the auto-generated login for the database.
On the right are four action buttons:
Eye icon — Connection Information: view the full connection details, including the password.
Redirect icon — opens phpMyAdmin (a web tool for managing the database) and logs you in automatically.
Archive icon — the Backup system for this database.
Recycle bin icon — Delete the database.
[!CAUTION] The Connection Information includes a password — keep it private. Deleting a database with the recycle bin is permanent and erases all of its data, so back it up first if you might need it.
Step 4: Manage Your Data in phpMyAdmin
Click the redirect icon on your database row. A new tab opens phpMyAdmin, already logged in to your database.
From here you can create tables, run SQL queries, and use Import and Export to load or back up your data.
A brand-new database shows No tables found in database — your plugin or mod will usually create the tables it needs the first time it runs, or you can add one with Create new table.
That's it — your database is ready for any plugin or mod that needs one. Enter the ENDPOINT, USERNAME, and password into the add-on's config to connect it. Use the Archive icon to keep regular backups, and only use the recycle bin when you're sure you no longer need the data.