phpMyAdmin is a popular open-source web-based tool for managing MySQL and MariaDB databases. It provides an easy-to-use interface for performing tasks such as creating, modifying, and deleting databases, tables, and records. In this guide, we will demonstrate how to restore a MySQL database using phpMyAdmin.
Step 1: Access phpMyAdmin
To begin, log in to your phpMyAdmin instance. You can usually access phpMyAdmin via your hosting control panel (such as cPanel, Plesk, or DirectAdmin) or through a URL provided by your hosting provider.
https://websitehosting.com:2082/cpsess57339117932/3rdparty/phpMyAdmin/index.php
If you have phpMyAdmin installed on your local machine, you can access it at:
http://localhost/phpmyadmin
Step 2: Select the Database
On the left-hand side of the phpMyAdmin interface, you will see a list of databases. Click on the name of the database you want to restore. If the database doesn’t exist yet, you can create it by clicking on the “New” button in the left-hand menu and entering the desired database name.
Step 3: Import the SQL File
Once you have selected the database, click on the “Import” tab at the top of the page.
This will open the Import page where you can upload the SQL file containing the database backup.
Click the “Choose File” button and locate the SQL file on your computer. If the file is compressed (e.g., .zip, .tar.gz), make sure to extract it before uploading.
Make sure that the “Format” dropdown menu is set to “SQL”. You can also adjust other import settings if needed, such as character set or partial import options. However, the default settings are usually sufficient for most cases.
Click the “Go” button at the bottom of the page to start the import process. Depending on the size of the SQL file and your server’s performance, the import may take some time to complete. Once the process is finished, you should see a message indicating that the import was successful.
Import has been successfully finished, 35 queries executed.
Programs Mentioned:
- phpMyAdmin – An open-source web-based tool for managing MySQL and MariaDB databases, providing a user-friendly interface for database administration tasks.
- MySQL – An open-source relational database management system used for managing databases and organizing data.
Conclusion
By following this guide, you have successfully restored a MySQL database using phpMyAdmin. With this knowledge, you can easily manage your MySQL databases and perform backups and restorations as needed. Regularly backing up your databases is crucial for protecting your data and ensuring that you can recover from unexpected data loss or server issues.
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