Creating a new database in Odoo
If you have installed Odoo on your own server you will need to first create a database. As you add additional applications to Odoo, the necessary tables and fields will be added to the database you specify.
Tip
Odoo Online: If you are using Odoo Online, you will not have access to create a new database and instead will use Odoo's one click application installer to manage your Odoo installation.
If you have just installed a fresh copy of Odoo, you will be prompted automatically to create a new Odoo database:
In the preceding screenshot, you can see the Odoo form to Create Database.
Odoo provides basic instructions for creating your database. Let us quickly review the fields and how they are used.
Selecting a database name
When selecting a database name, choose a name that describes the system and that will make clear the purpose of the database. There are a few rules for creating an Odoo database:
- Your database name cannot contain spaces and must start with...
