Free MySQL Hosting with phpMyAdmin & Free SSL
Get a free MySQL database for your website or app — managed visually with phpMyAdmin and paired with free PHP and a full cPanel. Create databases, run SQL, import and export backups, and connect WordPress or a custom application in minutes. No forced ads, no credit card, and the free plan never expires.
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What Free MySQL Hosting Includes
Everything you need to store and manage data for a dynamic website — at no cost.
MySQL databases
Create relational databases for WordPress, a CMS, or a custom PHP app, all from cPanel.
phpMyAdmin built in
Browse tables, run queries, and edit rows in a friendly visual interface — no terminal needed.
Import & export
Move an existing .sql database in, or export a backup out, in a couple of clicks.
Paired with free PHP
PHP 8.x connects to MySQL out of the box — see free PHP hosting.
Free SSL
Serve your data-driven site securely over HTTPS with auto-provisioned certificates.
Per-user privileges
Create database users and grant exactly the privileges each application needs.
Create a MySQL Database in 4 Steps
It takes about two minutes in cPanel. The cPanel guide shows every screen.
Open MySQL Databases
Find it in the Databases section of cPanel.
Create the database
Give it a name and click create.
Add a user
Create a user with a strong password.
Grant privileges
Assign the user to the database, then connect with host localhost.
Connect WordPress or a Custom App
Most applications need four values: database name, database user, password, and host. On cpanelfree the host is localhost. For WordPress, install it with Softaculous and the connection is configured for you; for a manual setup, drop those values into wp-config.php. Our install WordPress free guide covers it end to end.
For a custom PHP app, use the same credentials with PDO or MySQLi. Because PHP and MySQL run on the same account, connections are fast and there is nothing extra to provision.
Free MySQL Stack at a Glance
| Feature | Included on the free plan |
|---|---|
| Database engine | MySQL |
| Management UI | phpMyAdmin (in cPanel) |
| Import / export | .sql via phpMyAdmin |
| App language | PHP 8.x included |
| SSL | Free Let's Encrypt |
| Users & privileges | Yes, per database |
| Forced ads / credit card | None / not required |
Common Uses for a Free MySQL Database
WordPress & CMS
Every WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal site needs a MySQL database — create one in seconds.
Custom PHP apps
Store users, posts, orders, or any structured data for a project built on free PHP hosting.
Learning SQL
Practice queries and schema design in phpMyAdmin on a real MySQL server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MySQL hosting free?+
Yes. cpanelfree includes MySQL databases on its free plan, together with phpMyAdmin, free PHP, and free SSL — at no cost, with no forced ads and no credit card required.
How do I create a MySQL database?+
In cPanel, open MySQL Databases (or the MySQL Database Wizard), create a database, create a user with a strong password, then add the user to the database with the privileges your app needs. You can then connect using host localhost and those credentials.
Does it include phpMyAdmin?+
Yes. phpMyAdmin is built into cPanel. You can browse tables, run SQL queries, edit rows, and import or export databases through a visual interface — no command line required.
Can I import an existing .sql database?+
Yes. Create an empty database in cPanel, open it in phpMyAdmin, go to the Import tab, and upload your .sql file. For large files you can split the export or import in stages. Exporting a backup works the same way from the Export tab.
Can I connect WordPress to the database?+
Yes. WordPress uses MySQL. If you install WordPress with Softaculous the database is created and connected automatically. For a manual install, enter the database name, user, password, and host localhost in wp-config.php.
Do I need a credit card?+
No. Free MySQL hosting at cpanelfree needs no credit card and no payment details, and the free plan does not expire.
Spin Up a Free MySQL Database
MySQL, phpMyAdmin, PHP, and free SSL in one free cPanel account. No forced ads, no credit card.