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# How to create a MySQL database item
### Introduction
A MySQL database item is a type of item in which your students have to code within CodeChum and submit them for automatic checking.
CodeChum already has tons of built-in mysql-based item that you are free to use, but if you'd like to make your own item to use in an activity in CodeChum, you can make your own!
### Steps
To create a mysql-based item in CodeChum, follow these steps:
1. Click on **Item Bank**. This will redirect you to a screen listing all items you have created within CodeChum.
2. Look for the **Create Item** button and click it. This will open a big popup window to create your very own item.
3. Select **MySQL database** as the item type.
4. Provide an item name and a description on what the item is all about. Be as detailed as possible.
5. Add test cases to check the solutions of your students. ***Tip:*** If you already have existing initialization queries in a .sql file, take advantage of our optional step by simply clicking the **'Convert database/table query**' button. This feature allows you to seamlessly copy and paste your queries into the code editor.\
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However, if you don't have one, just skip the optional steps and proceed to the next step, where you **input your initialization queries manually**.
6. Once done, click **Create Item.** It should show a popup window informing that you have successfully created your own item!
And that's how to make MySQL database items in CodeChum!