# Mysql database How

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**Category:** programming\
**Created:** [April 19, 2007, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-database-how/223045 "2007-04-19T01:07:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 19, 2007, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-database-how/223045/1 "2007-04-19T01:07:47Z")

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Hi all  
I am just trying to set up a wordpress blog and have never created a mysql database.  
Do i need a certain peice of software to do it or can i just create one in a text editor???

I am working on a mac so that might cause a few problems???

But essentially I am a kook.