09-09-2010 00:31:42

Create the modX database


Here we give modX a little hand and set up the database required before running the web installation.


1. From your server (cpanel) control panel, click on "MySQL Databases".


Choose MySQL Databases

2. We want to create a new database modX for modX. The database name is optional, in this instance we use modx. Once you've typed in the name, press "Add Db".


Add db

3. We need to add database users - I've used the name 'admin' although you can use any name you like. Type in the name and choose a new password, then press "Add User".


Add db Users

4. Now we want to add the newly created user to the database, selecting 'User" and 'Db" in the dropdown menu, then press "Add User to Db".


Add User to db

5. The final step is access hosts, here we use 'local host' so no fields are required to be filled out, just press "Add Host".


Add host

Now we are ready to run the modX installation from your browser.