Database Management with cPanel’s phpMyAdmin: A Comprehensive Guide

PHPMyAdmin is a graphical tool for managing tables and data in MySQL databases, allowing users to create, import, export data and edit row values through a user-friendly interface.

a) How to access PHPMyAdmin in cPanel

1. Log into cPanel and navigate to the Databases section to select phpMyAdmin tool or search for the phpMyAdmin tool in the search bar.

2. Then, you will be taken to the PHPMyAdmin dashboard. The PHPMyAdmin dashboard displays a list of databases, allowing users to view tables within each database, and provides general information about the database server in the right pane.

b) How to execute a SQL query in PHPMyAdmin

1. Log into cPanel and navigate to the Databases section to select phpMyAdmin tool or search for the phpMyAdmin tool in the search bar.

2. Then, select the database by clicking its name in the left pane and it will display its structure.

3. After that, click on “SQL” in the top bar to open the SQL editor.

4. Next, write the query into the SQL Editor or enter multiple queries, separated by semicolons (;).

5. Finally, click the “Go” button to execute the query and if successful, you’ll receive a success message.