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How to Use phpMyAdmin in cPanel

phpMyAdmin launch screen in cPanel

Open phpMyAdmin

  1. Go to Databases > phpMyAdmin.
  2. Wait for phpMyAdmin to open in a new screen or tab.
phpMyAdmin main screen
  1. Select the database from the left menu.

Browse a Table

  1. Select the database.
  2. Click the table name.
  3. Click Browse.
  4. Review the rows in the table.

Run a SQL Query

  1. Select the database.
  2. Click SQL.
  3. Enter the query.
SQL tab in phpMyAdmin
  1. Click Go.

Export a Database

  1. Select the database.
  2. Click Export.
  3. Choose Quick for a standard export.
  4. Choose SQL as the format.
Export tab in phpMyAdmin
  1. Click Export.

Import a Database

  1. Select the database.
  2. Click Import.
  3. Click Choose File.
  4. Select the SQL file from your computer.
  5. Click Import or Go.

Notes

  • phpMyAdmin works directly with database data.
  • Export a copy before making major changes.
  • Be careful with SQL queries, especially DELETE, DROP, and UPDATE queries.