Websites & Databases (Plesk)
> Many websites (WordPress, stores, dashboards) use databases to store content and user data.
What This Is (In Simple Terms)
A database is like a structured spreadsheet that your website app can read and write.
Getting Started
1. In Plesk, open your domain.
2. Go to **Databases**.
3. Create a database and a database user.
4. Success looks like: your app can connect using host/user/password.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Reusing one database user for everything.
- Weak database passwords.
What to Learn Next
Page changelog
Last updated
- 2026-01-18—Initial or baseline update for this page.
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