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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, 11.0 and 11.1
  • PostgreSQL 9.6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
  • MySQL 8.0

You attach databases to applications or run databases by themselves.

Adding a Database

To add a database, click the Add database button on the top right side of the Databases page.

The following fields are available with the described effects.

Basic Details

Add database details.
Add database details.
  • Name: Your database’s name 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.
  • Display name: The name that will be shown in MyKinsta. By default, this is populated with the same three random words as the Name.
  • Type and Version: The database software and version you would like to use. Currently, we support:
      • Redis 5.0, 6.x and 7.x
      • MariaDB 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 11.0 and 11.1
      • PostgreSQL 9.6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
      • MySQL 8.0
  • Username: The username you connect to the database with. 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.
  • Password: The password you connect to the database with. We recommend leaving this as-is. Once tied to an application, we can auto-populate your environment variables with this data.
  • Data center location: Choose the data center you want to use for this database. By default, this is populated with the location closest to you.
  • Size: 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.

Summary

Review your database’s monthly usage costs and confirm your payment method, adding a new payment method if needed.

Review and confirm your database’s monthly usage costs and payment method.
Review and confirm your database’s monthly usage costs and payment method.

Click Create database.

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