How to create a database

Reviewed on February 17, 2025

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• A PostgreSQL or MySQL Database Instance

1. Click PostgreSQL and MySQL under Databases on the side menu. A list of your Database Instances displays.
2. Select the geographical region of the Instance you want to manage from the drop-down.
3. Click the Database Instance name or more icon > More info to access the Database Instance information page.
4. Go to the Databases tab. A list of your databases displays. The list includes the database created by default upon Database Instance creation.
5. Click + Create database to create a new one. A pop-up appears.
6. Enter a name for your database.
7. Click Create database to confirm.

The new database appears in the list of your databases.