Adding New Database

To add the new database:

1. Go to More Services > Databases. The list of existing databases is displayed.
2. Click on the Add New Database button to start the wizard.
3. Select the database type. Click Next to continue.
4. Under New database info, fill in the following fields:
   • Database name – type in the name of a new database.
   • Allow Access from External Hosts – select this check box if you wish to allow access to your database from external servers (the ones to be specified by you). This option can be very useful when you have websites hosted on third-party web servers (outside CloudBlue Commerce) which use the databases managed in CloudBlue Commerce.
5. Under New database's user info, fill in the next fields:
   • Database user name – type in the name of the database user. This will be the default database user.

     Note: For instructions on how to change the default database user, refer to the Setting Default User section.

   • Password – type in the password the user will use to access the database.
6. Click Finish to complete the database creation. The new database will be added to the list.

   Having created a database, you can edit the following parameters:

   • For MySQL and PostgreSQL databases – the Allow Access from External Hosts option (enabled or disabled).

To edit the parameters of a database, perform these steps:

1. Go to Hosting > Configuration & Administration > Databases.
2. Select the database by clicking its name. The properties of the selected database appear on the screen.
3. Click Edit.
4. Apply the necessary changes and click Submit.