# IF Provided MySQL Question

**URL:** <https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141>\
**Category:** Hosting Support\
**Created:** [May 28, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141 "2024-05-28T23:07:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 10\
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**Author:** ![Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/topher7lol/32/59404_2.png) [@Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Topher7lol)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/1 "2024-05-28T23:07:17Z")

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I have a question regarding the provided IF PMA MySQL service;

How am I able to extend storage on my Databases, or how I’m able to use two Databases on my site?

Like how can I use two separate Databases for the same site without breaking anything? And if it doesn’t violate any rules?

Also am I allowed to use the real PMA MySQL app for my databases, or must I use the provided MySQL service?

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**Author:** ![Greenreader9](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/greenreader9/32/22847_2.png) [@Greenreader9](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Greenreader9)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/2 "2024-05-28T23:09:14Z")

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You get 400 databases per account on the free plan. Create them under “MySQL” in the control panel

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**Author:** ![Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/topher7lol/32/59404_2.png) [@Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Topher7lol)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/3 "2024-05-28T23:12:24Z")

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Yes, I know thanks. But my main question is

> [@Topher7lol](#):
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> am I allowed to use the real PMA MySQL app for my databases, or must I use the provided MySQL service?

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**Author:** ![Greenreader9](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/greenreader9/32/22847_2.png) [@Greenreader9](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Greenreader9)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/4 "2024-05-28T23:34:13Z")

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Yes, you can use PHPMyAdmin for every database you create. You can also install your own application on your free hosting account (Like Adminer) if you want a different interface.

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**Author:** ![Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/topher7lol/32/59404_2.png) [@Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Topher7lol)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/5 "2024-05-28T23:37:52Z")

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Thanks bro! 👍 🕶

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**Author:** ![Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/topher7lol/32/59404_2.png) [@Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Topher7lol)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/6 "2024-05-28T23:38:28Z")

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(Close the topic if you’re able to)

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**Author:** ![YT\_Xaos](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/yt_xaos/32/45201_2.png) [@YT\_Xaos](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/YT_Xaos)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/7 "2024-05-29T03:35:01Z")

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No need to close topics abruptly unless there is a reason such as going off topic or attacking other users. At the bottom of every topic, you will see a timer which will say that the topic will close after a certain amount of days after the last reply. Because someone may post something relevant or you may have another question.

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**Author:** ![Admin](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/admin/32/36437_2.png) [@Admin](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Admin)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/8 "2024-05-29T09:18:08Z")

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Last time I checked, running your own phpMyAdmin installation doesn’t work because phpMyAdmin needs to be able to `SHOW DATABASES` which is not possible on our hosting. Adminer doesn’t need this, and is also _much_ easier to setup, so that would be my recommendation if you don’t want to use our phpMyAdmin installation.

Then there is the fact that, looking at the access logs of basically any site, phpMyAdmin is a beloved target for hackers to try and get into your database. So if you are going to use phpMyAdmin, I strongly suggest to also protect the phpMyAdmin installation with a Password Protected Directory or an IP address whitelist so hackers won’t even be able to try to guess your credentials.

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**Author:** ![Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/user_avatar/forum.infinityfree.com/topher7lol/32/59404_2.png) [@Topher7lol](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/Topher7lol)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/9 "2024-05-30T00:08:19Z")

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Thank you!

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**Author:** ![system](https://infinityfree-forum-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/0/b024fd3fa88bae093c9576e55c2c94e33f890206.svg) [@system](https://forum.infinityfree.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/if-provided-mysql-question/94141/10 "2024-06-06T00:09:10Z")

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Closed on June 6, 2024, 12:09am UTC

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