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title: Create a Database | Datasquirel docs
description: Create a new database from the Datasquirel web GUI
page_title: Create a Database
page_description: Add a new database to your Datasquirel account using the web admin panel.
---

## Overview

A **database** is a named container that holds one or more tables. Each Datasquirel account can have multiple databases, and each database is isolated from the others — API keys can be scoped to specific databases.

## Steps

### 1. Open the Databases Page

Log in to your admin panel and navigate to **Databases** in the sidebar, or go to [/admin/databases](/admin/databases).

### 2. Click Add Database

Click the **Add Database** button at the top of the databases list.

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### 3. Fill in the Database Details

A form will appear. Fill in the required fields:

- **Database Name** — a unique name for the database. Use lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores (e.g. `social_network`).
- **Description** *(optional)* — a short description of the database.
- **Image** *(optional)* — an image to display on the database card.

### 4. Create the Database

Click **Create Database**. You will be taken to the new database page where you can start creating tables or import an existing database from an SQL file.

## What's Next

- [Create a Table](/docs/gui-reference/databases/create-table) — add your first table to the database
- [Create Table Fields](/docs/gui-reference/databases/create-table-fields) — define the columns for your table