Dropping database tables in phpMyAdmin

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phpMyAdmin is a powerful web interface that helps you manage MySql databases from your computer browser. Dropping database tables in phpMyAdmin is a simple task. However, caution must be taken because when you drop database tables, all the data in the table is deleted. You can learn more about phpMyAdmin here.

How to drop a database table.

  1. Log into your cPanel.
  2. Under DATABASES section, click on phpMyAdmin.
  3. Go to your left side of the phpMyAdmin, select the database you want to work with.
  4. Inside the database you selected, you’ll find list of tables appearing in the left side and the wider right side.
  5. Place a check mark on the table(s) to drop (permanently delete).
  6. Underneath the list of tables you’ll see “With selected:” select “Drop” from this list.
  7. Immediately you click it will ask you “Do you really want to execute the following query?” Counter check on what will be dropped to make sure it’s the right table(s) you are about to drop. If it is right table(s), click on the YES Button to continue. If otherwise then click NO Button.

Dropping database tables in phpMyAdmin is not a reversible action, I strongly advice you to take a database backup before dropping your tables.

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