How to create a MySQL database in cPanel This demo assumes you've already logged in to cPanel, and are starting on the home screen. Now let's learn how to create a MySQL database. Click the MySQL Databases icon. Enter a name for the new database, then click Create Database. That's it! A new MySQL database has been created. The new databaseis listed on the databases page, under Current Databases. This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to create a MySQL database in cPanel.