MySQL Hosting in India – MariaDB 11.8 with phpMyAdmin on cPanel
MySQL-compatible MariaDB 11.8 with phpMyAdmin is included on every ShoHost cPanel hosting plan, from ₹35.40 a month. Every plan also includes free SSL, daily backups and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
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What You Can Run with MySQL Hosting
MariaDB 11.8 and phpMyAdmin come with every cPanel hosting plan. Here is how customers in India typically use their MySQL databases. Also see shared hosting and PHP hosting.
WordPress and CMS sites
WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, OpenCart and PrestaShop store their content in a MySQL database.
phpMyAdmin in cPanel
Browse tables, run SQL and import or export .sql files in the browser with phpMyAdmin 5.2.3.
Your own PHP, Python or Node.js apps
Connect a custom app on the same account to MariaDB with its normal MySQL driver.
MySQL and PostgreSQL together
Use MariaDB 11.8 and PostgreSQL 15 on the same hosting account when your apps need both.
MySQL Hosting Plans & Prices
MySQL database hosting in India on cPanel, with MariaDB 11.8, phpMyAdmin 5.2.3, NVMe SSD storage, free SSL, daily backups and support from 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.
Save up to 30% with annual billing
₹35.40 /mo
₹339.84 /yr
CH-1
Entry tier; ideal for a single website with up to 5 MySQL databases.
5GB NVME SSD Disk Space
2TB Bandwidth
Host 1 website
5 Email Accounts
Support 9 AM–12 midnight IST
99% Uptime Guarantee
₹94.40 /mo
₹849.60 /yr
CH-2
Medium performance, low cost hosting with SSD for the perfect starter plan.
25GB NVME SSD Disk Space
Unmetered Bandwidth
Host 3 websites
Unlimited Email Accounts
Support 9 AM–12 midnight IST
99% Uptime Guarantee
₹352.82 /mo
₹2,963.69 /yr
CH-3
High performance, low cost hosting with SSD for the perfect starter plan.
Unlimited NVME SSD Disk Space
Unmetered Bandwidth
Host Unlimited websites
Unlimited Email Accounts
Support 9 AM–12 midnight IST
99% Uptime Guarantee
MySQL Hosting Specifications
What every CH plan includes for MySQL databases, per hosting account
| Item | On ShoHost CH plans |
|---|---|
| Database server | MariaDB 11.8, MySQL-compatible, on the same server as your site |
| Manage in the browser | phpMyAdmin 5.2.3 from cPanel |
| Databases per plan | 5 on CH-1, unlimited on CH-2 and CH-3 |
| Also included | PostgreSQL 15 with phpPgAdmin |
| Connect from | PHP 7.0 to 8.5, Node.js 16 to 24, Python 2.7 and 3.3 to 3.14, and Ruby apps on the same account |
| Tools | SSH terminal, cron jobs and Git |
| Storage | NVMe SSD |
| Backups | Daily, kept 3 days + 1 weekly copy in Google Drive |
| Security | Imunify360 malware scanning and firewall |
| Data centre | ShoHost's own data centre, Erode |
Who MySQL Hosting Is For
CH plans suit small and medium sites and apps in India that keep their data in MySQL.
Small businesses and shops
Run a WordPress site or an online store whose products, orders and pages live in a MySQL database.
Developers and freelancers
Give each client project its own database and user, managed from cPanel, without running a database server yourself.
Students
Host a college or portfolio project with a real MySQL database on your own domain with HTTPS.
Agencies
Host many client sites and databases on CH-3, the only unlimited plan. For selling hosting, see reseller hosting.
MariaDB 11.8: MySQL-Compatible Databases on Every cPanel Plan
You do not need a separate database server: MariaDB 11.8 and phpMyAdmin are included with ShoHost cPanel hosting.
MariaDB started as a fork of MySQL and speaks the same protocol, so the MySQL settings in your app, plugin or framework work as they are. PHP's mysqli and PDO MySQL drivers, and the MySQL libraries for Python, Node.js and Ruby, all connect to it in the usual way.
The database server runs on the same server as your website, so your app connects to localhost. That keeps database queries on the server instead of crossing the internet.
Create databases and users in cPanel, then open phpMyAdmin 5.2.3 to work with tables and data. Your MySQL databases can sit next to PostgreSQL 15 databases on the same account. See PHP hosting, Python hosting and Node.js hosting for the app side.
How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel
The usual steps for setting up a MySQL database on a ShoHost plan.
1. Create the database
In cPanel, open MySQL Databases (or the MySQL Database Wizard) and create a database. cPanel adds your account name as a prefix.
2. Create a user
Add a database user with a strong password, then add the user to the database with the privileges your app needs.
3. Import your data
Open phpMyAdmin to import an existing .sql file, or let your app's installer create the tables for you.
4. Connect your app
Put localhost as the host, plus the database name, user and password, into your app's settings file, such as wp-config.php or .env.
5. Check over HTTPS
Open your site on its domain with free SSL and confirm it can read and write data.
Need help setting up your database? Contact support on WhatsApp +91 94880 91432 or support@shohost.com, 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.
Cheap MySQL Hosting: Compare CH-1, CH-2 and CH-3
MariaDB 11.8 and phpMyAdmin are included on every plan; the difference is how many sites, databases and how much space.
| Feature | CH-1 | CH-2 | CH-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websites | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| MySQL / MariaDB databases | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| NVMe storage | 5 GB | 25 GB | Unlimited |
| Bandwidth | 2 TB | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| phpMyAdmin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PostgreSQL 15 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email accounts | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price (monthly) | ₹35.40 | ₹94.40 | ₹352.82 |
| Best for | One site with a few databases | A business site plus two more, with as many databases as you need | Freelancers and agencies with many sites |
MySQL or MariaDB? What to Check Before You Move
Most sites move across without any change. Here is what to look at first.
Works as it is
WordPress, WooCommerce, Joomla, Drupal and Laravel list MariaDB as a supported database next to MySQL, and OpenCart and PrestaShop run on it too.
Check first
Custom apps that were written and tested only on Oracle MySQL 8. Most run unchanged, but a few depend on features that MariaDB handles differently.
Moving a database dump
Export from your old host with phpMyAdmin or mysqldump and import the .sql file here. Large files are easier to import over SSH.
Not sure?
Send us the app name or a sample export, and we will tell you whether it fits before you pay.
Hosting Features Included With Every Plan
These features are included with all of our hosting plans.
CloudLinux Security
cPanel hosting runs with CloudLinux tenant isolation and malware scanning on supported servers.
Scalability
Start with what you need and move to more powerful options as your website grows.
1-Click Installer
No need to dig into a bunch of documentation. Simply install web apps like WordPress, Joomla!.
99% Uptime Guarantee
The availability of your website is our top priority. We stand by that fact with our uptime guarantee.
Nonvolatile Memory Express Solid State Drives (NVME SSD)
With NVME SSDs, your website, caching, and database queries are faster by our calculations.
WhatsApp support in ~10 min
Message us on WhatsApp at +91 94880 91432 or email support@shohost.com, 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.
Security and Backups for MySQL Hosting
Protection that comes with every CH plan, at no extra cost.
Separate database users
Each database gets its own user and password, with only the privileges you grant in cPanel.
Daily backups
Kept for 3 days, plus 1 weekly copy in Google Drive. You can also export your own copy from phpMyAdmin.
Imunify360
Malware scanning and a firewall on shared hosting accounts.
cPanel 2FA
Two-factor authentication for your cPanel login, which also protects phpMyAdmin access.
MySQL Hosting in India, from Our Erode Data Centre
Your site and its MySQL databases are hosted on NVMe SSD storage in our own data centre in Erode, so visitors in India are served from India.
Pay in rupees, get support in Indian hours from 9 AM to 12 midnight IST, and keep your website, email and databases with one provider on one cPanel account.
MySQL Hosting vs Other ShoHost Options
Pick the product that fits the job.
| Option | Good for |
|---|---|
| MySQL hosting (CH plans) | MariaDB 11.8 databases with phpMyAdmin 5.2.3 on cPanel, from ₹35.40/mo |
| Shared hosting | The same CH plans, with websites, email and databases |
| PostgreSQL hosting | The PostgreSQL 15 side of the same plans, for apps built on PostgreSQL |
| WordPress hosting | WordPress sites on the same plans, managed with WP Toolkit |
| Dedicated server | Large databases that need a whole server and full control of the database settings |
Move Your MySQL Database to ShoHost
Free migration within your plan's limits, handled with our support team.
Tell us where your site and database are hosted now, or send a database export, by email at support@shohost.com or on WhatsApp at +91 94880 91432 (9 AM to 12 midnight IST). Hosting plans include a 7-day money-back guarantee. WHMCS licenses and our in-house products are sold separately.
How to Get Started with MySQL Hosting
1. Choose a plan
CH-1 for one site and 5 databases, CH-2 for three sites, CH-3 for unlimited sites. Compare them in the plans above.
2. Order online
Check out on the ShoHost store and get your cPanel login by email.
3. Create your database
Create a MySQL database in cPanel, or ask us to move your existing one.
MariaDB 11.8 and phpMyAdmin on this hosting
The database stack on every ShoHost cPanel hosting plan.
| Software | On ShoHost cPanel hosting |
|---|---|
| MariaDB | MariaDB 11.8, MySQL-compatible, with phpMyAdmin 5.2.3 |
| PostgreSQL | PostgreSQL 15, with phpPgAdmin. See PostgreSQL hosting. |
| PHP | PHP 7.0 to 8.5, chosen per site in cPanel. See PHP hosting. |
| Apps | Node.js, Python and Ruby apps on the same account can use MySQL too |
| Tools | SSH, cron and Git for imports, exports and scheduled jobs |
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MySQL Hosting FAQs
Straight answers about MySQL hosting plans, billing, and support. Still have questions? Contact us
Do you offer MySQL hosting in India?
Yes. Every ShoHost cPanel hosting plan includes MySQL-compatible MariaDB 11.8 databases with phpMyAdmin, from ₹35.40 a month, hosted in our own data centre in Erode.
Is it MySQL or MariaDB?
The database server is MariaDB 11.8. MariaDB began as a fork of MySQL and uses the same client protocol, so apps and plugins built for MySQL, including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, OpenCart and PrestaShop, connect to it with their normal MySQL settings.
My app says it needs MySQL 8. Will it work?
Most apps that list MySQL 8 run on MariaDB 11.8 without changes. A few use features that only exist in Oracle MySQL. Send us the app name or its requirements page before you order, and we will tell you whether it fits.
How many MySQL databases do I get?
CH-1 includes 5 MySQL databases. CH-2 and CH-3 include unlimited databases. CH-3 is the only plan with unlimited websites and storage.
Which phpMyAdmin version do you use?
phpMyAdmin 5.2.3. You open it from the Databases section in cPanel, with no separate login, to browse tables, run SQL, and import or export .sql files.
What is the cheapest MySQL hosting plan?
CH-1 at ₹35.40 a month (₹339.84 a year) gives one website, 5 MySQL databases, 5 GB NVMe storage and 2 TB bandwidth. CH-2 at ₹94.40 a month hosts three sites with unlimited databases, and CH-3 at ₹352.82 a month is the unlimited plan.
What host name do I use to connect my app?
Use localhost. The database server runs on the same server as your hosting account, so your site connects to it locally. Use the database name, user and password you created in cPanel; cPanel adds your account name as a prefix to both.
Can I import a large database?
Small and medium .sql files import through phpMyAdmin. For a large file, upload it with the File Manager or Git and import it over SSH, or send it to support and we will import it for you.
Can I use MySQL and PostgreSQL on the same account?
Yes. Every plan includes both MariaDB 11.8 with phpMyAdmin and PostgreSQL 15 with phpPgAdmin, so each app can use the database it was built for. See /postgresql-hosting.
Are my databases backed up?
Yes. Daily backups are kept for 3 days, plus 1 weekly copy in Google Drive. You can also export your own copy from phpMyAdmin at any time.
Do you move my existing MySQL database for free?
Free migration is available within your plan's limits. Send your current hosting details or a database export to support@shohost.com or WhatsApp +91 94880 91432, and we move the site and its database to your new plan.
Is there a refund if MySQL hosting does not suit my site?
Yes. Hosting plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee. It covers hosting only; WHMCS licenses and our in-house products are sold separately.
How do I get help with MySQL hosting?
Message us on WhatsApp at +91 94880 91432 or email support@shohost.com, 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.