phpMyAdmin?

[SteveJackson]

Is it possible to use phpMyAdmin to add new databases (not tables whole databases) to my website?

I ask because currently my host has provided me with one database and I don't want to mix database tables when adding new features (such as shopping carts and bulletin boards)? I am new to MySQL and PHP so would like some advice, is the way I describe (databases for each website function) a good way to design or should I have all my functions in one large database?

[the_Igel]

I'm not a frequent user of PMA, but it seems you generally can.
The question is if your hoster permits you to create them. The answer is probably not 🙁

[devarticles]

ask your web host first, the might disallow you to create more databases, or might charge you for it. Also make sure to ask if you can put phpmyadmin on, some hosts will get really anoyed and might kick you. Its happened to a friend.

[daynah]

This depends on your host. Some host allow you to create your own databases, other require you to request it, and some hosts charge you for additional databases. The later versions of PMA allows you to add more databases on the main page, but this may be restricted by the webhost.

[devarticles]

well his host would be stupid if they gave him full rights, just email your host and ask

[piersk]

the_Igel: what do you use instead of phpmyadmin?

[the_Igel]

I do not do much administrating. And if ever i need to execute a query, i can write a short script.

Once upon a time, when i didn't know about PMA i wrote something of the kind (nothing great - not much more than a query line for SQL), but quit it soon.