I just got my Xisto hosting account and I’m a bit confused about the MySQL database limit. In my cPanel, it shows “0 / 99” databases, meaning I can create up to 99. But from what I’ve read on the forums, it seemed like we only get one database. Is cPanel just displaying an incorrect limit, or can I actually create multiple databases? If it’s an error, no big deal—I can always prefix tables—but I don’t want to risk my account by accidentally exceeding the real limit. Has anyone else seen this? Can an admin clarify?
Topic Summary: New Xisto user notices cPanel shows 0/99 MySQL databases but forum says limit is one. Asks if cPanel error or if multiple databases allowed, wants admin clarification to avoid exceeding real limit.
Topic Overview (Wikipedia):
MySQL is a free and open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). Its name is a combination of “My”, the name of co-founder Michael Widenius’ daughter My, and “SQL”, the acronym for Structured Query Language. A relational database organizes data into one or more data tables in which data may be related to each other; these relations help structure the data. SQL is a language that programmers use to create, modify and extract data from the relational database, as well as control user access to the database. In addition to relational databases and SQL, an RDBMS like MySQL works with an operating system to implement a relational database in a computer’s storage system, manages users, allows for network access and facilitates testing database integrity and creation of backups.
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Yes, you do have access to 99 MySQL databases. I’ve been using several of mine without issues. However, please use them responsibly. Resources are finite, and we have many members applying for hosting. Only create databases you genuinely need for your sites. If everyone maxes out, it’ll strain the server. The limit is generous, but treat it as a courtesy, not an invitation to waste.