---
title: "Create a blank database"
description: "In a previous step, you were advised to download a copy of your database that you use with your previous hosting provider (if your website uses a database). The end goal will be to migrate those..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/create-a-blank-database/
date: 2012-03-01
modified: 2025-04-02
author: "Brad Markle"
categories: ["Website", "Working with Databases"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Create a blank database

In a previous step, you were advised to download a copy of your database that you use with your previous hosting provider (if your website uses a database). The end goal will be to migrate those databases to your InMotion Hosting account.

At this point, you should have a copy of your database. Before you can import the database to your InMotion Hosting account, you need to create a blank database that you will import the data into. To create a blank database, please use your [MySQL Database Wizard](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/server/databases/create-a-mysql-database/#cpanel-database).

Be sure to write down the database name, user name, and password on the **FTP and Database Information Needed** form we have provided.