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<div align=justify>'''''phpMyAdmin''''' is a tool written in PHP intended to administrate and manage MySQL databases through a graphic user interface over the Web. phpMyAdmin has become one of the most popular web-based MySQL management tools as it comes with detailed documentation and is being supported by a large multi-language community.

phpMyAdmin tool allows you to perform a wide range of operations with MySQL:

* Create, drop and edit tables
* Delete, edit and add fields as well as manage keys on fields
* Execute SQL statements
* Query your databases
* Manage user privileges
* Export data into various formats (CSV, SQL, XML, Excel and other popular formats)
* Back up and restore your databases

To manage MySQL databases, go to your '''cPanel => [[Databases]] => phpMyAdmin'''
You will see the list of your databases from the left side. Simply choose the database needed and perform the operation needed.

Let's take an example of how to manage the MySQL database (''user_db'') and optimize its tables.
Once you are get to the phpMyAdmin screen choose ''user_db'' database from the left. You should get its tables listed now. Select the tables you would like to optimize by checking the box next to the desired tables and select '''Optimize table''' from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.</div>
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