# Databases

Our database feature simplifies the creation process, allowing you to provision database instances tailored to your testing needs. With just a name and password, generate a fully functional database ready for immediate use, saving you time and hassle.

## Please follow the steps to set up your new database instance:

### Step 1: Click on the CREATE A NEW DATABASE button.<br>

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### Step 2: Select Database Type

You can create a new database by clicking on the PostgreSQL database.

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### Step 3: Setup Database

Provide the database name of your choice, Postgres version and enter description. Then click on CREATE DATABASE button to activate it.

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### Step 4: View your Database Plan Details and choose a Plan.

Click on create database and choose a database plan of your requirement and proceed with payment and activation.

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### Step 5: Proceed with Payment and Activation

Click on proceed with payment and activation button and then choose the method of payment for database activation.

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Once the payment is successful and your purchase is confirmed, GO TO DATABASE DASHBOARD.&#x20;

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### Step 6:  Plan Activation

Click on Activate Now button, in order to activate and initialize your database.

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### Step 7: Set up your Password to Activate the Database

Set up your password to activate the database and save it securely for future use and reference.

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### Step 9 :  View your Database Credentials

You can now view your database credentials such as Host name, User Name,  Database Name and Port number and start using it for your project/application.

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### &#x20;Step 10: Delete Database

You can also choose to delete your database at any point of time, if not required by clicking on DELETE database button provided.
