How do I delete a MySQL database?

Databases: Delete MySQL Database

Overview

You can easily delete a MySQL database from your web hosting account. Follow the instructions below.

Steps

1. When the page loads, you will see a table containing the following information, split into five columns:
   • Database - This entry will be the database name you created in Step 1 above.
   • Size - This entry will be the size of the database you created in Step 1 above.
   • Users - This entry will be the users in the database.
   • Actions - You have once choice:
     • Delete Database - Click on this link to delete a database.
2. Next, find the database you want to delete in the "Database" column.
3. Then click on the Delete Database in the "Actions" column.
4. You will see the following confirmation statement:
   • "Are you sure you wish to permanently remove the DATABASE_NAME?"
5. Click on the Yes button.
6. You will see the following statement:
   • "Deleted the database DATABASE_NAME."
   • "Database "DATABASE" dropped."