How to Delete Database in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before deleting a database, make sure you have:

• Access to HestiaCP control panel
• Admin or user ownership

Method 1: Delete via HestiaCP Web Interface

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083

Step 2: Navigate to DB Section

Click on DB in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Locate Database

Find the database you want to delete in the list.

Step 4: Click Delete Icon

Click the red Delete icon (trash can).

Step 5: Confirm

Click Confirm when prompted.

Method 2: Delete via SSH

ssh hxroot@YOUR_SERVER_IP -p 22

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-delete-database admin example_db

Replace admin with username and example_db with database name.

Backup Before Deleting

Always backup important databases before deletion:

mysqldump -u username -p database_name > backup.sql