Accessing phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin is a web-based tool for managing your MySQL databases. It provides a graphical interface for browsing tables, running queries, importing and exporting data, and managing database structure.
Opening phpMyAdmin
- Log in to your cPanel control panel.
- Scroll to the Databases section.
- Click phpMyAdmin.
- phpMyAdmin will open in a new tab, automatically logged in with your cPanel credentials.
Navigating phpMyAdmin
The phpMyAdmin interface has several key areas:
- Left sidebar – Lists all your databases. Click on a database name to expand it and see its tables.
- Main area – Displays the contents and structure of the selected database or table.
- SQL tab – Allows you to run custom SQL queries directly.
- Import/Export tabs – For importing and exporting database files.
Common Tasks in phpMyAdmin
- Browse data – Click on a table name, then click the Browse tab to see the data stored in the table.
- Search data – Use the Search tab to find specific records within a table.
- Edit records – Click the Edit link next to any row to modify its values.
- Delete records – Use the Delete link to remove individual rows, or use the Empty option to remove all data from a table while keeping the structure.
- Run SQL queries – Click the SQL tab and type your query to execute custom database operations.
Security Considerations
phpMyAdmin provides direct access to your database, so use it carefully. Always double-check before deleting or modifying data. Making incorrect changes can break your website. We strongly recommend creating a database backup before making any significant changes through phpMyAdmin.
Performance Tip
When browsing large tables, phpMyAdmin paginates results to prevent timeouts. Use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the page to move between pages of results. You can also adjust the number of rows displayed per page in the settings.