> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orbitlab.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managed Databases

> Reliable and scalable MySQL databases for your applications.

OrbitLab provides managed MySQL databases that are easy to set up and integrate with your hosting services.

## Provisioning a Database

1. In the **Dashboard**, navigate to the **Databases** section.
2. Click **Create New Database**.
3. Choose your database name and credentials.
4. Your database will be ready for use in seconds.

## Connecting to Your Database

Once your database is created, you will be provided with connection details:

* **Host**: Usually a local or internal endpoint for OrbitLab services.
* **Port**: 3306 (default MySQL port).
* **Username & Password**: The credentials you set during creation.

### Integrating with Application Hosting

If you are using OrbitLab's application hosting (deploy from Git), you can inject your database credentials as environment variables (e.g., `DATABASE_URL`) to securely connect your app.

## Management Tools

* **Browse Data**: Use our built-in database browser to view and edit tables directly from the dashboard.
* **Backups**: Automated backups ensure your data is always protected.
* **Security**: Databases are isolated and can be configured to only allow connections from specific services.