---
title: "How to create a MySQL database for your server"
url: https://help.endercloud.in/docs/how-to-create-a-mysql-database
category: "Game Panel"
type: Guide
tags: ["database", "mysql", "panel", "plugins"]
keywords: "mariadb, sql database, database credentials, jdbc, database host, luckperms mysql, coreprotect mysql, rotate password, connections from, database limit, plugin database, create database, how to create database, mysql database, databases tab, free mysql database, database for plugins, database password, mysql connection details, database host port"
difficulty: intermediate
time: "5 minutes"
updated: 2026-11-14
source: Endercloud Knowledge Base (official)
---

# How to create a MySQL database for your server

> Databases → New Database → name it → Create Database. Then copy the endpoint, username and password into plugins like LuckPerms or CoreProtect, or into your bot.

A database is a safe place for plugins and bots to store data, such as ranks (LuckPerms), block logs (CoreProtect), player money (economy plugins) or your bot's settings. It is faster and more reliable than lots of files, and several servers can share one database, for example every server on a network sharing the same LuckPerms ranks. Game and bot plans include free MySQL (MariaDB) databases that you create yourself in the **Databases** tab.

## How many databases do I get?

| Service | Databases |
| --- | --- |
| Minecraft Grass / Plank / Stone | 2 / 3 / 4 |
| Minecraft Iron / Gold / Diamond | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Minecraft Netherite / Obsidian / Bedrock plan | 8 / 9 / 10 |
| Hytale plans | 3 to 10, depending on the plan |
| Bot hosting plans | 1 |

Need MongoDB, PostgreSQL or Redis instead? Those are separate database hosting products. See [Connect to your database service](/docs/connect-to-your-database-service).

## Create a database

1.  Open your server at [panel.endercloud.in](https://panel.endercloud.in), go to the **Databases** tab and click **New Database**.
    
2.  **Database name**: a short name, for example `luckperms`. The panel adds a prefix, so the final name will look a little different.
    
3.  **Connection From**: leave it blank to allow connections from anywhere (needed if other servers or a desktop tool will connect), or enter one IP address to allow only that address.
    
4.  Click **Create Database**.
    

The new database appears on the **Databases** page ("Manage databases") with its **Name**, **Username** and **Endpoint**. When you reach your plan's limit, delete a database you no longer use or upgrade your plan.

## View your login details

Click the details button (eye icon) next to the database to open **Database connection details**. You will see:

-   **Endpoint**: the host and port, for example `host:3306`. Use the host part as the address and the number after the colon as the port.
    
-   **Connections from**: who is allowed to connect.
    
-   **Username** and **Password**.
    
-   **JDBC Connection String**: a ready-made link for Java programs that accept one.
    

Always copy the database name, username and password exactly as shown, including the prefix.

## Example: LuckPerms

In `plugins/LuckPerms/config.yml`, set the storage method and fill in the `data` section with your own values:

```
storage-method: mysql

data:
  address: YOUR-HOST:3306
  database: YOUR-DATABASE-NAME
  username: YOUR-USERNAME
  password: 'YOUR-PASSWORD'
```

Save the file and restart the server. More in [LuckPerms ranks and permissions](/docs/luckperms-ranks-and-permissions).

## Example: CoreProtect

In `plugins/CoreProtect/config.yml`:

```
use-mysql: true
mysql-host: YOUR-HOST
mysql-port: 3306
mysql-database: YOUR-DATABASE-NAME
mysql-username: YOUR-USERNAME
mysql-password: YOUR-PASSWORD
```

Use the host and port from your **Endpoint**, not `localhost` or `127.0.0.1`. Then restart and check the console for a successful database connection.

## Rotate the password

If a password has been shared or leaked, open the database details and click **Rotate Password**. A new password is created straight away. Update it in every plugin or bot config that uses this database and restart, or they will stop connecting.

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Can two servers share one database?**

Yes, if **Connection From** allows both. This is how networks share LuckPerms data between a proxy and several servers: use the same login details in each server's config.

**Q: "Access denied for user" error**

The username or password is wrong, or your IP is not allowed in **Connection From**. Copy the details again (with the prefix) and check for spaces at the start or end.

**Q: Can I use a desktop tool like HeidiSQL or DBeaver?**

Yes, as long as Connection From allows your IP (or is `%`). Use the endpoint, username and password from the panel.