- Created March 17, 2022
- Category cPanel
phpMyAdmin is a popular application for managing MySQL databases. Alongside everyday tasks such as adding, deleting and modifying data, fields, and tables, you can also use phpMyAdmin to run SQL queries.
How to run SQL queries on a database with phpMyAdmin
1] Log in to your HostPapa Dashboard.
2] Click on My cPanel or My WordPress.
3] Scroll down to the Databases section and select phpMyAdmin.
4] Use the navigation tree in the left sidebar to locate the database you wish to run the query.
5] Now select the SQL tab from the top of the screen.
6] Enter your SQL query in the text box and select Go to run.
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How do I run SQL in phpMyAdmin?
Run Query in phpMyAdmin.
Open phpMyAdmin..
Select the database you'd like to run a query on. ... .
Select SQL..
Look for the database name again above the text field, confirm this is the correct database you intend to run a query on..
Write or paste your query in the text field..
Click GO..
What is SQL in phpMyAdmin?
SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL statements or queries are used to perform database tasks such as searching, updating, or retrieving data from a database. PhpMyAdmin is an open-source, web-based database administration interface used to interact with databases on a server.
How can I get SQL code from phpMyAdmin?
If you have access to phpMyAdmin, you can get this code through the Export tab on the table that you require. Select SQL then make sure you export "Structure" ["CREATE table" code] and "Data" ["INSERT" code] with Export type set to "INSERT".
How do I save a SQL query in phpMyAdmin?
Before you begin.
Log into phpMyAdmin..
Select the source database on the left pane..
Click on the Export tab in the top center pane..
On the next page you must select a Quick or Custom export method. ... .
From the dropdown menu, choose the format you'd like to save the file as. ... .
Click the Go button to continue..