> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://blog.clouddley.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Deploy MySQL Database on a Scaleway Instance using Clouddley > Learn how to deploy MySQL database on a Scaleway Instance using Clouddley. export const date_0 = "Updated on July 17, 2025" Want to deploy a [MySQL](https://www.mysql.com/) database on a Scaleway instance? You don’t need to worry about the setup. In this guide, we’ll show you how to deploy a MySQL database on a Scaleway instance using [Clouddley](https://clouddley.com). The steps are straightforward, and by the end, you’ll have your database ready to go. ## Prerequisites To follow this tutorial, you will need: * A [Clouddley account](https://clouddley.com/) * A [Scaleway account](https://www.scaleway.com/en/) * An [API key](https://www.scaleway.com/en/docs/iam/how-to/create-api-keys/) on Scaleway to manage your instances. * Basic familiarity with command line interface ## Create a Scaleway Instance * First, install the Scaleway CLI if you haven’t already done so. It helps you manage Scaleway resources right from your terminal. ```bash theme={null} curl -sSL https://install.scaleway.dev | bash ``` * Once it’s installed, authenticate by running the command: ```bash theme={null} scw init ``` You’ll be prompted to enter your access key and secret key. You can [generate](https://www.scaleway.com/en/docs/iam/how-to/create-api-keys/) these from your Scaleway Console under `API Keys`. * To make sure everything’s working run: ```bash theme={null} scw instance server list ``` You should see a list of any existing servers or none if this is your first time. * Configuring security groups is essential for controlling access to your instance. Create a security group that allows HTTP and HTTPS traffic: ```bash theme={null} scw instance security-group create name=my-sec-group description="Allow port access" ``` This command creates a security group named `my-sec-group`. See the output below:

* Next, add rule to allow inbound traffic on port `22`. Run the command: ```bash theme={null} scw instance security-group create-rule \ security-group-id= \ protocol=TCP \ direction=inbound \ action=accept \ ip-range=0.0.0.0/0 \ dest-port-from=22 ``` Replace `` with the ID of the security group you just created. You can find your security group ID by running the command `$ scw instance security-group list` and this will list all security groups. This command allows SSH access to your instance. * Now, create a new instance: ```bash theme={null} scw instance server create \ name=app-server \ type=DEV1-S \ image=ubuntu_focal \ zone=fr-par-1 \ ip=new \ security-group=id= ``` Replace `` with the ID of the security group you created earlier. This command creates a new instance named `app-server` with the `DEV1-S type`, using the `Ubuntu Focal image` in the `fr-par-1` zone. It also assigns a new public IP and applies the security group you created earlier. You should see output similar to this:

Once your server is ready, get its public IP: ```bash theme={null} scw instance ip list ``` You should see your new instance listed with its public IP address. Note this down, as you’ll need it later. ## Deploy You now have your Scaleway instance set up. Next, we’ll deploy a MySQL database using Clouddley. Step 1: Access Databases * Log in to your [Clouddley account](https://app.clouddley.com/auth/signin). * Navigate to the Databases on the left sidebar. * Click on Deploy Database

Step 2: Configure your virtual machine(VM) * In the **choose or add server** dropdown, select your VM if it's listed. If not, select **+ Add Virtual Machine** and enter your instance IP address as the **VM host**, along with the **VM User** and **SSH port**. * After adding the details, verify the connection with the **Clouddley CLI (recommended)** or **SSH.** - Open your local machine’s command line, then connect to the remote VM you want to configure with Clouddley. Use this command to SSH into your Scaleway instance: ```bash theme={null} ssh root@ ``` * Install Clouddley CLI by running the command: ```bash theme={null} curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/clouddley/cli/main/install.sh | sh ``` * To add the SSH public key, run the command: ```bash theme={null} clouddley add key ``` Using the CLI, you can deploy resources, manage configurations, and automate tasks efficiently. * Click Verify to check the connection. * Once verified, click on Next.

Step 3: Configure your database name * Enter a **name** for your MySQL database. * Click on **Next**

Step 4: Select your database type and version * Choose MySQL as your database type. * Select the version of MySQL you want to deploy. Ensure you select a version that is compatible with your application requirements. * Enable delete protection to prevent accidental deletions. * Click on Deploy DB

Step 5: Confirm deployment * Once your deployment is complete, you will see a confirmation message `Deployed successfully!`

Step 6: Open database port on Scaleway instance * Check the port Clouddley has configured for your MySQL database. Then, add a new rule to your Scaleway security group to allow traffic for that port. For example, if Clouddley configured port `13526`, run: ```bash theme={null} scw instance security-group create-rule \ security-group-id= \ protocol=TCP \ direction=inbound \ action=accept \ ip-range=0.0.0.0/0 \ dest-port-from=13526 ``` Replace `` with the ID of your security group and `dest-port-from` with the port Clouddley configured for your database. You should see output similar to this:

You can now connect your MySQL database to your application. ## Manage your database The Database dashboard makes it easy to manage your MySQL database on Scaleway instance. You can deploy, monitor, and maintain your database. Here’s what you can do: * View real-time logs to check performance and troubleshoot fast. * Reset passwords securely with built-in authentication and encryption. * Prevent accidental deletions with built-in delete protection. * Manage the database users and access control.

Everything you need to manage your database is right where you need it. ## Conclusion You’ve now seen how easy it is to deploy a MySQL database on a Scaleway instance using Clouddley. With just a few steps, you have set up a reliable database. Got feedback or ideas to improve the experience? We’d love to [hear from you](https://clouddley.productlane.com/roadmap). We can’t wait to see what you deploy next! A backend infrastructure for your own compute. Run apps, databases, brokers, and AI workloads on your VMs, bare metal, or VPS. ## Resources * [Clouddley Documentation](https://docs.clouddley.com/) * [MySQL Documentation](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/) * [Scaleway Documentation](https://www.scaleway.com/en/docs/) * [Scaleway CLI Documentation](https://www.scaleway.com/en/docs/cli/)

By Faith Kovi

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