Some plugins and mods need a MySQL database to store data (player stats, economy, permissions, etc.). Pexnode provides free MySQL databases with every server.
Creating a Database
1Open the Databases Tab
Click Databases in the sidebar.
2Click Create Database
Click New Database at the top.
3Set a Name
Enter a name for your database (e.g., luckperms or economy).
4Done
The database is created instantly. You’ll see the connection details on the page.
Connection Details
After creating a database, the panel shows:
- Host — The database server address
- Port — Usually
3306 - Database Name — The name you chose (with a prefix)
- Username — Auto-generated username
- Password — Click the eye icon to reveal, or click copy
Using the Database with Plugins
Copy the connection details into your plugin’s configuration file. For example, in LuckPerms:
storage-method: mysql
data:
address: host:port
database: your_database_name
username: your_username
password: your_password
data:
address: host:port
database: your_database_name
username: your_username
password: your_password
Tip: Some plugins call the host field “hostname” or “server” — it’s the same value.
phpMyAdmin
For advanced database management, click the phpMyAdmin button to open a web-based SQL interface where you can browse tables, run queries, and export data.