Restoring MySQL with phpMyAdmin

Posted:  May 14th, 2018

 

 Using phpMyAdmin, follow the steps below to restore a MySQL database.

 

1) Log into your phpMyAdmin:

 

2) Click Databases and select the database that you will be importing your data into.

 

3) You will then see either a list of tables already inside that database or a screen that says no tables exist depending on your setup.

 

4) Click the Import tab at the top.

 

5) On the next screen will be a Location of Text File box, and next to that a Browse button.

 

6) Click Browse. Locate the backup file stored on your computer.

 

7) Make sure the SQL radio button is checked.

 

8) Click the Go button.

 

9) A Success screen will appear upon completion.