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To rename a database in cPanel, follow these steps:
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- In theย Databasesย section,ย clickย MySQL Databases.
- Underย Current Databases,ย find the database that you want to rename and click theย Renameย link.
- In theย Rename Databaseย field,ย enter the new name for the database.
- Clickย Proceed.
- cPanel will rename the database and you will be redirected to theย MySQL Databasesย page.
The new database name will now be reflected in the Current Databases table.
Note: If you are using the database in any applications, you will need to update the database name in the application’s configuration file.
Here are some additional tips for renaming a database in cPanel:
- Make sure to back up the database before renaming it.ย This will help you to restore the database if something goes wrong.
- Choose a descriptive name for the database.ย This will help you to identify the database later.
- Avoid using spaces or special characters in the database name.