A database username is important for connecting your website or application to the database. You can create a database username by following the steps below.

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.

**2.** In the **Databases** section, click on **Manage My Databases**.

**3.** Under **Add New User**, in the **Username** field, enter the new username you want to create.

**4.** Enter your new password or use a password generator.

**5.** Click on **Create a User**.

**Tip:** Write down the database username and password on a notepad so you can easily recall them while installing a script manually.

So, by following this tutorial, you have learned how to create a database username in cPanel step by step.