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.

Note

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.

Create Database form

In the preceding screenshot, you can see the Odoo Create Database form.

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...