Advanced features
Learn more about Strapi 5 advanced features
Learn more about Strapi 5 advanced features
Fast-track local install for getting Strapi running on your computer in less than a minute.
Configure your own database on Strapi Cloud.
Strapi offers a single entry point file to configure its databases.
Database identifiers are shortened in Strapi v5 and can't be longer than 55 characters to avoid issues with identifiers that are too long.
Conceptual guide to transactions in Strapi
MySQL v5 is not supported in Strapi v5 anymore.
In Strapi 5, users can only use the `better-sqlite3` package for SQLite databases, and the `client` value for it must be set to `sqlite`.
In Strapi 5, only the mysql2 package is supported for MySQL databases.