How to Create MySQL Database Clusters
Create a MySQL database cluster from the DigitalOcean Control Panel.
MySQL How-Tos
Generated on 3 Jul 2026
MySQL is an open source, object-relational database built with speed and reliability in mind. Its large and active developer community has created many third-party applications, tools, and libraries that expand MySQL’s functionality.
Getting Started
How to Create MySQL Advanced Edition Clusters
MySQL Advanced Edition public preview documentation.
How to Connect to MySQL Database Clusters
Connect to MySQL database clusters from the command line or other applications.
How to Import MySQL Databases into DigitalOcean Managed Databases
Import an existing MySQL database into DigitalOcean Managed Databases.
How to Secure MySQL Managed Database Clusters
Add additional security to a MySQL managed database cluster by restricting incoming connections and using encrypted connections.
How to Migrate MySQL Databases
Migrate an existing MySQL database internally or from another provider to DigitalOcean.
How to Migrate from Managed to Self-Managed MySQL
Export a DigitalOcean Managed MySQL cluster to a MySQL instance you run.
How to Schedule Automatic Software Updates for MySQL Database Clusters
Customize the maintenance window for automatic software updates to your database cluster.
How to Tag MySQL Database Clusters
Organize MySQL databases clusters with tags to group and filter databases or create monitoring alert policies for multiple databases at once.
Cluster Infrastructure
How to Resize MySQL Database Clusters
Change the size of your database cluster to accommodate your data needs.
How to Monitor MySQL Database Performance
Access and interpret MySQL database and cluster performance metrics.
How to Add Standby Nodes to MySQL Database Clusters
Add standby nodes to new or existing MySQL database clusters for high availability.
How to Add Read-Only Nodes to MySQL Database Clusters
Add read-only nodes to reduce latency for users in specific regions.
How to Set Up MySQL Cluster Monitoring Alerts
Configure alert policies based on database cluster performance metrics.
How to Forward Logs from a MySQL Cluster
Forward database logs to OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, or Rsyslog.
MySQL Management
How to Manage MySQL Users and Databases in a Database Cluster
Create and delete a database cluster’s databases and database users from the DigitalOcean Control Panel.
How to Modify User Privileges in MySQL Databases
Set and revoke user privileges in MySQL and understand the privilege restrictions on MySQL database clusters.
How to Set Global SQL Mode on MySQL Clusters
Set a MySQL database cluster’s global SQL mode to change its SQL syntax and data validation checks for better integration in different environments or with other database servers.
How to Reconfigure MySQL Database Clusters
Edit your database engine’s configuration and parameters via the CLI or API.
Cluster Management
How to Relocate Database Clusters
Change a cluster’s regional datacenter.
How to Configure Custom CNAME Records for MySQL Clusters
Assign custom domain names to MySQL Standard Edition clusters using the DigitalOcean API.
How to Fork a MySQL Database Cluster
Fork a database cluster to create a new cluster from an existing cluster based on a specific point in time.
How to Manually Restore MySQL Database Clusters from Backups
Recover from accidental data loss by manually restoring a MySQL database cluster from backups.
How to Destroy MySQL Database Clusters
Destroy a database cluster to permanently and irreversibly destroy the cluster, its contents, and its automated backups.
How to Create Primary Keys for MySQL Database Tables
Create primary keys to increase search accuracy, performance, and ensure reliable data replication.