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Add Database

We currently offer 5 different database types to fulfill various data storage needs:

  • Redis 5.0, 6.x and 7.x
  • MariaDB 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.11, 11.0 and 11.1
  • PostgreSQL 9.6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
  • MySQL 8.0 and 9.0
  • Valkey 7.2

You can attach databases to applications or run databases by themselves.

Add a database

To add a database, within Databases click Add database.

Add a new database.
Add a new database.
  • Type and Version: The database software and version you want to use. Currently, we support:
      • Redis 5.0, 6.x and 7.x
      • MariaDB 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.11, 11.0 and 11.1
      • PostgreSQL 9.6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
      • MySQL 8.0 and 9.0
      • Valkey 7.2
  • Database name: The name of the database that you will use to connect to it. By default, this is populated with three random words. Some database names are restricted for security reasons. The full list of invalid database names is shown below.
  • Database user: This only applies to PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB. This is the username you want to use to connect to the database. By default, this is populated with a random word. Once tied to an application, we can auto-populate your environment variables with this data. Some database usernames are restricted for security reasons. The full list of invalid database usernames is shown below.
  • Database password: The password you want to use to connect to the database. We recommend leaving this as-is. Once tied to an application, we can auto-populate your environment variables with this data.
  • Name: The name that will be shown in MyKinsta. By default, this is populated with the same three random words as the Database name.
  • Location: Choose the data center you want to use for this database. By default, this is populated with the location closest to you.
  • Resources: Choose the resources you will need for this database. If you need to increase the size in the future, you can do so within Settings > Edit details.

The Overview panel allows you to review your database’s costs. In the Payment method panel, you can confirm your payment method or add a new one if necessary. To create the database, click Create.

Invalid database names and database usernames

Invalid MySQL database names and usernames:

  • mysql
  • information_schema
  • performance_schema
  • sys

Invalid PostgreSQL database names usernames:

  • postgres
  • template0
  • template1
  • information_schema
  • performance_schema
  • sys
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