Databases

Databases in the Game Server Panel

Every RespawnHost game server can use an unlimited number of MySQL databases — free and directly manageable in the panel. Ideal for plugins like LuckPerms, EssentialsX, AuthMe, or CoreProtect that store data in a database rather than files.

Create a Database

1. Open the Databases tab
2. Click Create Database
3. Enter a name (e.g. luckperms, coreprotect, my_plugin)
4. Confirm — database, user, and password are generated automatically

The panel shows the complete connection info:

Field	Example
Host	db-eu-01.respawnhost.com
Port	3306
Username	u12345_luckperms
Database	s12345_luckperms
Password	(auto-generated)
Connection String	mysql://u12345_luckperms:***@db-eu-01.respawnhost.com:3306/s12345_luckperms

Rotate Password

If the password is compromised or you want to change it:

1. Open the database card in the panel
2. Click Reset Password
3. A new password is generated and takes effect immediately

Important: plugins using the old password will lose their connection until you update the configuration.

Delete a Database

1. Click Delete on the database card
2. Confirm

Deleted databases and their data are permanently lost. Create a SQL dump via an external MySQL client first if you want to keep the data.

Connecting Minecraft Plugins

Copy the connection info into the plugin’s config. Example for LuckPerms (plugins/LuckPerms/config.yml):

storage-method: mysql
data:
  address: db-eu-01.respawnhost.com:3306
  database: s12345_luckperms
  username: u12345_luckperms
  password: "your-password"

Example for EssentialsX (plugins/Essentials/config.yml):

mysql:
  enabled: true
  url: jdbc:mysql://db-eu-01.respawnhost.com:3306/s12345_essx
  username: u12345_essx
  password: "your-password"

External Management

You can open the database with any MySQL client (HeidiSQL, DBeaver, MySQL Workbench, DataGrip). Just enter the connection info. Our database server is reachable externally — protected by host/user/password authentication.

What the Panel Does NOT Offer

• No SQL console in the panel. Use an external client for direct queries.
• No import/export via upload. Use mysqldump or a client with dump support.
• No user management. Each database has exactly one auto-generated user.

Free and Included With RespawnHost

Databases are included in every package — free, unlimited, no hidden fees. You pay neither per database nor for storage. Many competitors treat MySQL as a premium feature or limit it to 1-2 databases. We don’t.

FAQ

Question: Which MySQL version runs on the server?

Currently MariaDB 11 — wire-protocol compatible with MySQL 8. All common plugins work.

Question: Can I use the database for PHP websites too?

Yes, the database is externally reachable. Use strong passwords and enable SSL if sensitive.

Question: What happens to my database if I cancel my server?

Databases are tied to the server. On cancellation they are deleted. Create a SQL dump first.

Question: Is there a storage limit per database?

Fair use — sensible plugin usage is unlimited. If you’re storing hundreds of GB, we’ll notice and talk to you.

Question: Can I use PostgreSQL instead of MySQL?

Not currently. If you need PostgreSQL, rent a VPS and install it yourself.

Question: How do I back up my database?

With mysqldump from an external client. Many plugins also have built-in backup features.