How to rename a database

Introduction

While renaming a database is no longer possible from the MySQL command line interface, the cPanel account interface can make this change for you. This article discusses the steps necessary to accomplish this.

Procedure

1. Log into cPanel as the cPanel user who owns the database.
2. Open the "Databases / Manage My Databases" interface.
3. Under "Current Databases," click the "Rename" button in the "Actions" column for the database you wish to rename.
4. Enter the new database name in the "New name" text box of the "Rename Database" window.
5. Click the "Proceed" button. 

Additional resources

MySQL® Databases