MySQL

The world's most popular database. Trusted by Facebook, Google, and millions of websites. Free, reliable, and works with virtually every tool and framework out there. If you're building a web app, this is the safe choice.

Overview

Features

• Battle-tested reliability - Proven by decades of use in production at massive scale
• Works everywhere - Every hosting provider and framework supports MySQL
• Free forever - No licensing fees, no user limits, no server restrictions
• Data safety - Your transactions are protected even during crashes or power failures
• Store any data type - Handles tables, JSON documents, and full-text content
• Mirror your data - Replicate across servers for backups and load distribution
• Handles growth - Partition massive tables automatically for consistent speed
• Strong security - Enterprise-grade access control and encryption built-in

Use Cases

• Any web application - The default choice for most websites and apps
• E-commerce stores - Power Shopify-style platforms with reliable product and order data
• WordPress and CMSs - Run blogs, news sites, and content platforms effortlessly
• Mobile app backends - Store user accounts, content, and app data reliably
• Financial applications - Track payments and transactions with guaranteed accuracy
• Replace Oracle/SQL Server - Save massive licensing costs without sacrificing features

Quick Deploy

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Configuration

Key environment variables for MySQL: