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

# Provisioning Databases

> Learn about provisioning Managed Databases on Aptible

# Overview

Aptible provides a platform to provision secure, reliable, Managed Databases in a single click.

# Explore Supported Databases

> [card] [Elasticsearch](https://www.aptible.com/docs/elasticsearch.md)

> [card] [InfluxDB](https://www.aptible.com/docs/influxdb.md)

> [card] [MySQL](https://www.aptible.com/docs/mysql.md)

> [card] [PostgreSQL](https://www.aptible.com/docs/postgresql.md)

> [card] [RabbitMQ](https://www.aptible.com/docs/rabbitmq.md)

> [card] [Redis](https://www.aptible.com/docs/redis.md)

> [card] [SFTP](https://www.aptible.com/docs/sftp.md)

> [card] [See all](https://www.aptible.com/docs/core-concepts/managed-databases/supported-databases/overview)

# FAQ

> [accordion] How do I provision a Database?
>
> A Database can be provisioned in three ways on Aptible:
>
> * Within the Aptible Dashboard by
>   * Selecting an existing [Environment](https://www.aptible.com/docs/core-concepts/architecture/environments.md)
>   * Selecting the **Databases** tab
>   * Selecting **Create Database**
>     * Note: STFP Databases cannot be provisioned via the Aptible Dashboard
>       ![](https://mintcdn.com/aptible/MtH_goy23rOUOZd7/images/App_UI_Create_Database.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=MtH_goy23rOUOZd7\&q=85\&s=c55eda36b23821fa1b718bdb59b58331)
>
> * Using the [`aptible db:create`](https://www.aptible.com/docs/reference/aptible-cli/cli-commands/cli-db-create) command
>
> * Using the Aptible [Terraform Provider](https://registry.terraform.io/providers/aptible/aptible/latest/docs)
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > Database handles cannot start with `internal-` or `sg-` prefixes. Refer to [Managing Databases](https://www.aptible.com/docs/core-concepts/managed-databases/managing-databases/overview.md) for more information about naming restrictions.