You’re cleaning up your hosting and stumble across old databases — should you delete them?

Maybe… but be careful. Deleting an active database can break your website or app. Before you start nuking anything, you need to know exactly what you’re looking at.

✅ In this episode, Charly explains:

  • How to identify which databases are still in use
  • What clues to look for in names and timestamps
  • How to safely test whether a database is connected to a live site
  • What precautions to take before deleting (like backups!)
  • Why regular cleanup matters for performance and security

Don’t guess — check. A little caution now can save a big mess later.

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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