Most plugins store their data in files or SQLite and never need a database. You need MySQL/MariaDB when:
- several servers in a network should share data (LuckPerms groups, economy balances, bans),
- a plugin explicitly requires it (Plan analytics, some ban managers),
- your CoreProtect or AuthMe database has grown past a few GB.
Getting one
Databases are not switched on by default. Open a ticket with the server name and how many databases you need; we enable the Databases tab for that server. Then: Databases → New Database. The panel shows host, port, username, password and database name.
Enter the credentials
In the plugin's config (plugins/LuckPerms/config.yml, for example):
storage-method: mysql
data:
address: <host>:<port>
database: <name>
username: <user>
password: <password>Restart the server. LuckPerms and most others migrate their data with a command (/lp migration sqlite mysql).
Access from outside
The panel's database host is reachable from your servers. For tools on your PC (HeidiSQL, DBeaver) ask in the ticket; we can allow your IP.