---
title: "How to Delete a Database in cPanel"
description: "Sometimes, you may want to remove a third party piece of software that requires a database. It’s best practice to keep your account free of unused items such as databases. Removing a database is..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cpanel/how-to-delete-a-database-in-cpanel/
date: 2012-02-07
modified: 2021-08-16
author: "Carrie Smaha"
categories: ["cPanel", "Website", "Working with Databases"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Delete a Database in cPanel

Sometimes, you may want to remove a third party piece of software that requires a database. It’s best practice to keep your account free of unused items such as databases. Removing a database is relatively simple using cPanel. In this guide we will show you how to delete a database from your cPanel.

## Deleting a Database:

1. [Log into cPanel](/support/edu/cpanel/how-to-log-into-cpanel/)
2. Find the icon *MySQL Databases* and click on it
3. Find the database you want to delete in the list of *Current Databases* and click the **Delete ** icon
4. On the next screen, you’ll be prompted to confirm the deletion of the selected database. Make sure you are deleting the correct database and click **Delete Database**

Congratulations, now you know how to remove a database from your cPanel! If you need further assistance please feel free to ask a question in our support center.