{"id":34888,"date":"2026-07-10T08:41:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34888"},"modified":"2026-07-10T08:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:41:53","slug":"what-databases-does-1-grid-support","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-databases-does-1-grid-support\/","title":{"rendered":"What Databases Does 1-grid Support?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re launching a new website, installing WordPress, migrating an existing application, or evaluating hosting options, understanding database support is an important part of choosing the right hosting platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that most modern websites and web applications rely on MySQL databases, which are supported across 1-grid hosting platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will help you understand which database technologies are supported on 1-grid hosting services, how databases work, and whether your website or application will be compatible with our hosting environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this guide, you&#8217;ll understand what databases are used for, which hosting services support them, and how to determine whether your website is compatible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-53.png\" alt=\"What Databases Does 1-grid Support? \" class=\"wp-image-34896\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Quick Links<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-1-confirm-your-hosting-platform\">Confirming Your Hosting Platform&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-2-understand-mysql-database-support\">Understanding MySQL Database Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-creating-and-managing-databases\">Creating and Managing Databases&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-managing-databases-in-plesk\">Managing Databases in Plesk&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-managing-databases-in-cpanel\">Managing Databases in cPanel&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-4-check-application-compatibility\">Checking Application Compatibility&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-this-means\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Means<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A database is where a website stores and organises information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of a database as the filing cabinet behind your website. While visitors see pages, images, and forms, the database stores information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Examples of Stored Information&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-website-content\">Website content&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-blog-posts\">Blog posts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-customer-accounts\">Customer accounts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-contact-form-submissions\">Contact form submissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-product-catalogues\">Product catalogues&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-orders-and-transactions\">Orders and transactions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-website-settings\">Website settings&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-user-permissions\">User permissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without a database, most modern websites would not function.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1-grid hosting supports MySQL databases, one of the world&#8217;s most widely used database management systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Popular Applications That Use MySQL&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en-za.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-joomla\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joomla.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joomla&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-drupal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/new.drupal.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drupal&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-magento\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magento.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-laravel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laravel&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-php-applications\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/blog\/technology-hub\/what-is-php\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHP Applications&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-custom-developed-websites\">Custom-Developed Websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, website owners never need to interact directly with the database because their website software manages it automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-step-1-confirm-your-hosting-platform\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Confirming Your Hosting Platform<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Database availability depends on the hosting service you are using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/web-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plesk Hosting<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All new 1-grid Linux Hosting services are provisioned on our Plesk platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers using Plesk Hosting can create, manage, and access MySQL databases directly from the Plesk Control Panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legacy\/Existing&nbsp;cPanel Hosting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers with existing cPanel Hosting services continue to have access to MySQL databases through cPanel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although 1-grid no longer actively sells cPanel Hosting packages, we continue to support customers who currently use these services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-step-2-understand-mysql-database-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding MySQL Database Support<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1-grid supports MySQL databases across supported hosting platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MySQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) designed to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-store-website-information\">Store website information&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-organise-data-efficiently\">Organise data efficiently&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-improve-website-performance\">Improve website performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-support-dynamic-website-functionality\">Support dynamic website functionality&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-power-content-management-systems-and-applications\">Power content management systems and applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benefits of MySQL include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-excellent-performance\">Excellent performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-high-reliability\">High reliability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-strong-security\">Strong security&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-broad-compatibility\">Broad compatibility&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-industry-standard-support\">Industry-standard support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because MySQL is one of the most widely adopted database platforms globally, most modern website applications are designed to work with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-creating-and-managing-databases\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating and Managing Databases<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process differs slightly depending on your hosting platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-managing-databases-in-plesk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing Databases in Plesk<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Within Plesk, you can:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-create-databases\">Create databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-create-database-users\">Create database users&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-assign-permissions\">Assign permissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-access-phpmyadmin\">Access phpMyAdmin&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-import-databases\">Import databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-export-databases\">Export databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-manage-database-settings\">Manage database settings&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plesk provides a streamlined graphical interface designed to simplify database management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-managing-databases-in-cpanel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing Databases in cPanel<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers using legacy cPanel Hosting can manage databases through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>MySQL Database Wizard\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-used-to\">Used to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-create-databases1\">Create databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-create-users\">Create users&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-assign-permissions1\">Assign permissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>MySQL Databases\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-used-to1\">Used to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-manage-existing-databases\">Manage existing databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-modify-user-permissions\">Modify user permissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-manage-database-users\">Manage database users&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>phpMyAdmin\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-used-to11\">Used to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-browse-database-tables\">Browse database tables&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-import-and-export-data\">Import and export data&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-run-sql-queries\">Run SQL queries&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-perform-maintenance-tasks\">Perform maintenance tasks&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-step-4-check-application-compatibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checking Application Compatibility<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before installing a website or application, review its technical requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most applications that require:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-mysql\">MySQL&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-php\">PHP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-linux-hosting\">Linux Hosting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">will&nbsp;generally be&nbsp;compatible with 1-grid hosting services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-examples-include\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Application<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>MySQL Required<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WordPress&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joomla&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drupal&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magento&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laravel&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custom PHP Applications&nbsp;<\/td><td>Usually&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are migrating an existing website, verify its requirements before moving it to a new hosting environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-important-things-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Things to Know<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Hosting Platform Differences\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-the-method-used-to-manage-databases-differs-between-plesk-and-cpanel\">The method used to manage databases differs between Plesk and cPanel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-1\">While the interfaces look different, both platforms provide access to MySQL databases and common management tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Database Versions May Change\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-atabase-software-is-updated-periodically-to-improve\">Database software is updated periodically to improve:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-security\">Security&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-stability\">Stability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-performance\">Performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-compatibility\">Compatibility&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-as-a-result-specific-mysql-versions-may-change-over-time\">As a result, specific MySQL versions may change over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-1-grid-maintains-supported-database-versions-that-balance-security-performance-and-application-compatibility\">1-grid maintains supported database versions that balance security, performance, and application compatibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Application Compatibility Matters\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-some-older-applications-may-not-support-newer-database-versions\">Some older applications may not support newer database versions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-always-verify-compatibility-before\">Always verify compatibility before:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-migrating-websites\">Migrating websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-upgrading-applications\">Upgrading applications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-importing-databases\">Importing databases&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Backups Remain Essential\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-before-making-major-database-changes\">Before making major database changes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-create-a-backup\">Create a backup&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-export-your-database\">Export your database&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-verify-your-recovery-process\">Verify your recovery process&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-backups-provide-protection-against-accidental-changes-or-corruption\">Backups provide protection against accidental changes or corruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-before-you-move-on\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Move On<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before installing or migrating your website:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-your-hosting-package-includes-database-functionality\">Confirm your hosting package includes database functionality.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-verify-your-application-s-database-requirements\">Verify your application&#8217;s database requirements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-your-software-is-fully-updated\">Ensure your software is fully updated.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-create-a-backup-of-any-existing-database\">Create a backup of any existing database.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-review-any-migration-requirements-before-moving-your-website\">Review any migration requirements before moving your website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-assuming-every-hosting-package-includes-unlimited-databases\">Assuming every hosting package includes unlimited databases.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-migrating-an-older-application-without-checking-database-compatibility\">Migrating an older application without checking database compatibility.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-making-database-changes-without-first-creating-a-backup\">Making database changes without first creating a backup.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-updating-database-credentials-without-updating-website-configuration-files\">Updating database credentials without updating website configuration files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-assuming-plesk-and-cpanel-use-identical-navigation-and-management-tools\">Assuming Plesk and cPanel use identical navigation and management tools.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If This Didn&#8217;t Work<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unsure whether your application is compatible or you&#8217;re experiencing a database-related issue, please gather the following information before contacting Support:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-domain-name\">Domain name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-hosting-package-name\">Hosting package name&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-hosting-platform-plesk-or-cpanel\">Hosting platform (Plesk or cPanel)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-application-name-and-version\">Application name and version&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-exact-error-message\">Exact error message&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-screenshot-of-the-issue\">Screenshot of the issue&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-database-name-if-applicable\">Database name (if applicable)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing these details helps our team investigate and resolve your issue more efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-related-articles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-what-versions-of-php-does-1-grid-support\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=database+plesk&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Create a Database in Plesk&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-access-phpmyadmin\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=phpmyadmin&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Access and Use phpMyAdmin&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-choose-the-right-hosting-plan\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-choosethe-best-hosting-option-with-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Choose the Right Hosting Plan&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/registering-a-domain-with-1-grid-without-hosting-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Windows vs Linux: Which 1-grid Hosting Option Is Right for You?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Does 1-grid support MySQL?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-does-1-grid-support-mysql\">Yes. MySQL databases are supported on compatible 1-grid hosting services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Does WordPress require MySQL?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-does-wordpress-require-mysql\">Yes. WordPress stores content, settings, user information, and configuration data in a MySQL database.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Does 1-grid support databases on Plesk?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-does-1-grid-support-databases-on-plesk\">Yes. Customers using Plesk Hosting can create and manage MySQL databases directly within the Plesk Control Panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can cPanel customers still use MySQL databases?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-can-cpanel-customers-still-use-mysql-databases\">Yes. Existing cPanel Hosting customers continue to have access to MySQL databases through cPanel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I import an existing database?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-can-i-import-an-existing-database\">Yes. Existing databases can typically be imported using phpMyAdmin or migration tools, depending on your hosting environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Do I need database knowledge to run WordPress?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-do-i-need-database-knowledge-to-run-wordpress\">No. Most website applications manage database operations automatically, and many customers never need to access their databases directly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I know if my website requires a database?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-how-do-i-know-if-my-website-requires-a-database\">Most modern content management systems, e-Commerce platforms, and dynamic websites require a database. If you&#8217;re unsure, review the application&#8217;s requirements or contact Support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-empowering-insight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Empowering Insight<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-1600-x-300-px.png\" alt=\"Empowering Insight\" class=\"wp-image-34464\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most websites rely on databases behind the scenes, but you rarely need to manage them directly. If your application supports MySQL, setup and day-to-day database operations are usually handled automatically, making website management far simpler than it may seem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend exploring our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knowledge Base<\/a><\/strong> articles first, as many<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=database&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">database-related questions<\/a> <\/strong>can be resolved through our <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=database&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>self-service guides<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you still need assistance, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a> <\/strong>and our Support Team will be happy to help. 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