MySQL and MariaDB Hosting

Fast, Reliable Database Hosting on Every Plan

Nearly every dynamic website and web application stores its content in a database. WordPress posts, WooCommerce products, forum threads, user accounts, and application data all live in MySQL or MariaDB tables. The speed of your database directly affects how fast your pages load, which is why the database server configuration matters just as much as the web server.

Ultra Web Hosting runs MariaDB on all shared hosting servers. MariaDB is a community-developed fork of MySQL that maintains full compatibility with MySQL queries, drivers, and tools while adding performance optimizations and new storage engines. Every hosting plan includes database creation through cPanel, management through phpMyAdmin, and automated backups.

Database Hosting Features

MariaDB (MySQL Compatible)

MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL. Any application that works with MySQL works with MariaDB without changes. It offers improved query performance, better storage engines like Aria, and active development by the original MySQL creator's team.

phpMyAdmin Included

Every hosting account includes phpMyAdmin, a web-based tool for managing your databases. You can browse tables, run SQL queries, import and export data, manage users, and optimize tables, all through your browser from within cPanel.

Automated Backups

Our servers perform regular backups of your databases. You can also create manual backups at any time through cPanel's backup tools or phpMyAdmin's export function. For larger accounts, JetBackup provides scheduled backup management.

Remote Database Access

Need to connect to your database from an external application or development tool? You can whitelist remote IP addresses in cPanel to allow connections from tools like MySQL Workbench, HeidiSQL, or your local development environment.

Optimized Performance

Our MariaDB configuration is tuned for the mixed workload of shared hosting, with optimized query caching, buffer pool sizing, and connection handling. Combined with SSD storage, database queries return results fast even under load.

One-Click App Installs

Softaculous automatically creates and configures databases when you install WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, or any of the 400+ applications it supports. You never need to manually create a database or edit connection strings for one-click installs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you use MySQL or MariaDB?

We run MariaDB, which is fully compatible with MySQL. Any application built for MySQL works with MariaDB without modification.

How many databases can I create?

The number of databases depends on your hosting plan. Check our shared hosting plan details for specific limits.

Can I access my database remotely?

Yes. You can whitelist remote IP addresses in cPanel to connect using tools like MySQL Workbench, HeidiSQL, or your application's database connection.

Is phpMyAdmin included?

Yes. phpMyAdmin is included with every hosting account and is accessible through cPanel.

All of these features are included with every shared hosting plan starting at $3.95/mo. Free migration is included with annual plans. If you have questions, contact our team or start a live chat.