Managing databases with phpMyAdmin
Databases
Updated Jan 15, 2026
Using phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin is a visual tool for managing MySQL databases.
Accessing phpMyAdmin
- Log in to cPanel
- Click phpMyAdmin
- Select your database from the left sidebar
Browsing Data
- Click a database name
- Click a table name
- Use Browse tab to view records
Running SQL Queries
- Select your database
- Click the SQL tab
- Enter your query
- Click Go
Common Tasks
- Search: Use the Search tab to find data
- Edit: Click Edit next to any row
- Delete: Select rows and click Delete
- Empty table: Operations → Empty the table
Table Operations
- Rename: Operations → Rename table
- Copy: Operations → Copy table
- Repair: Operations → Repair table
- Optimise: Operations → Optimise table
Warning: Changes in phpMyAdmin are immediate and permanent. Always backup first.
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