Bluehost Database Management Guide

Most modern websites rely on databases to store and manage dynamic content. Bluehost supports MySQL databases, which you can create and manage through your Bluehost Portal and phpMyAdmin. Whether you are installing a CMS or developing your own application, understanding Bluehost database management is essential.

• Creating a Database
• Connecting Your Script to the Database
• Using phpMyAdmin for Database Management
• Importing and Exporting Databases
• Database Maintenance
• Other Resources
• Summary
   

Creating a Database

Before installing many applications, you will need to create a MySQL database and a user. Bluehost provides built‑in tools to help you manage this process easily.

• How to Create and Manage MySQL Databases and Users in cPanel
• How to Create and Manage MySQL Databases and Users in the Bluehost Portal

Connecting Your Script to the Database

Once your database is created, your application will need to connect using the Database name, Username, Password, and Host.

• How to Manage Databases with Applications
• How to Manage Databases with SSH Command Line
• How to Reset MySQL Database User & Password
• How to Set Up a Remote MySQL Database Connection
• How to Set Up a Remote MySQL Database Connection in cPanel
• Connecting Scripts to MySQL Databases

Using phpMyAdmin for Database Management

phpMyAdmin is Bluehost’s built‑in tool for managing MySQL databases. It offers an intuitive interface for performing a wide range of tasks such as browsing tables, executing SQL queries, or inspecting MySQL processes.

• How to Manage a Database Using PhpMyAdmin

Performing Common Functions in phpMyAdmin

Searches & SQL Queries

• How to Run SQL Queries in phpMyAdmin
• How to Search MySQL Databases in phpMyAdmin

Databases Functions

• How to Copy a Database Using phpMyAdmin
• How to Import and Export MySQL Database Using SSH
• How to Import or Export a MySQL Database using phpMyAdmin
• How to Rename Database Tables in phpMyAdmin

Manipulating Tables

• How to Add Tables to a Database in phpMyAdmin
• How to Drop Columns Database Table with phpMyAdmin
• How to Drop Tables in phpMyAdmin: Permanently Delete Tables
• How to Dump MySQL Database Tables Only Without Data

Manipulating Columns

• How to Add a Column to a Database Table in phpMyAdmin
• Modifying Table Columns in phpMyAdmin

Importing and Exporting Databases

Import/export operations are essential for backups, migrations, or application setup.

• How to Back Up a MySQL Database
• How to Restore a MySQL Database

Database Maintenance

Maintaining your database helps prevent downtime and ensures optimal performance.

• How to Repair a Broken Database in the Bluehost Portal
• How to Repair and Optimize a Database in the Bluehost Portal
• MySQL Error Messages
• MySQL Repair and Optimize Tables in phpMyAdmin

Other Resources

Bluehost uses the Database Management panel and phpMyAdmin for database management. Understanding additional concepts is important for maintenance and troubleshooting. Here’s an overview of these resources.

• Database Limits
• How to Access MySQL Database Outside cPanel
• How to Find Your WordPress Database
• How to Import Databases Using Command Line SSH
• How to Protect Your Database from SQL Injection Vulnerability
• How to Troubleshoot a Database Connection Error
• MySQL Database Compatibility
• Troubleshooting Common Database Errors

Summary

Bluehost provides powerful tools such as the Database Management panel and phpMyAdmin to help you create, manage, and maintain your MySQL databases. This refined guide includes only Bluehost resources on how to create, connect to, and manage MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin—step-by-step instructions for setup, backups, remote access, and troubleshooting.