What is phpMyAdmin?

phpMyAdmin is a web-based tool for managing MySQL/MariaDB databases. You can browse tables, run SQL queries, import/export data, and more.

Accessing phpMyAdmin

  1. Log in to DirectAdmin
  2. Go to Account Manager → MySQL Management (or Databases)
  3. Click the phpMyAdmin link (or button)
  4. You'll be logged in automatically to phpMyAdmin

Common Tasks

Import a Database

  1. Select the database in the left sidebar
  2. Click the Import tab
  3. Choose your .sql file
  4. Click Go

Export a Database

  1. Select the database
  2. Click the Export tab
  3. Choose Quick export, format SQL
  4. Click Go — your browser will download the .sql file

Run a SQL Query

  1. Select the database
  2. Click the SQL tab
  3. Enter your query
  4. Click Go
Tip: Always make a backup (export) before running DELETE or UPDATE queries.