Client Area

Databases

Many advanced plugins (like LuckPerms, CoreProtect, LiteBans, and Plan) perform best when hooked up to a MySQL database rather than using flat files (SQLite) which can cause I/O lag.

1. Creating a Database

MonsterNode provides free MySQL databases with every server plan.

  1. Go to the Databases tab on your server in the Game Panel.
  2. Click New Database. Name it something recognizable (e.g., coreprotect).
  3. Click Create Database. The panel will generate a secure username and password automatically.
  4. Click the eye icon to view the password.

2. Connecting Plugins

You can now enter these credentials (Host, Port, Database, Username, Password) into your plugin's config.yml.

Internal Connection Tip

If your plugin asks for a host or IP, use the internal endpoint shown in the panel (often the server IP itself) instead of localhost or 127.0.0.1, as the database runs in an isolated container on the same physical node.

3. Managing Data (phpMyAdmin)

If you need to manually edit tables, run SQL queries, or export your database, you can use our web-based database manager.

Click the phpMyAdmin button on the Databases tab. It will log you in automatically using SSO (Single Sign-On).