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How to Add Tables to a Database in phpMyAdmin

Need to add tables to a database in phpMyAdmin? This guide will walk you through the process, from understanding data types to defining columns and learning how to add tables to a database.

Adding Tables To a Database in phpMyAdmin

  1. Log in to your control panel. To know more how to login to your control panel refer to How To Access cPanel - What You Need / Where To Find cPanel
  2. Under the Database section, select phpMyAdmin.
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  3. Select the database you wish to work with.
  4. Inside the structure tab, under the list of tables (if any), there will be a place to "Create tables on database."
  5. Where it says Name, enter the name of your table.
  6. Where it says Number of Columns, enter the number of columns you want to configure right now (you can always add more later).
  7. Press the Go button to proceed to the next screen.
  8. Define the column(s) by entering the following information:
    1. Name the Column.
    2. Select the Type of data the column will hold. Some common types include:
      • INT = Integer (a number without a decimal point)
      • CHAR = Characters (can hold text up to a specific length)
      • VARCHAR = Variable Length Characters (a text field that is not a fixed-width).
      • TEXT = For holding large amounts of text.
      • DATE = Can only hold dates.
      • DATETIME = Can hold both a date and a time.

        For more options, you may visit this article MySQL Data Types.

    3. Define the Length/Values if required. For example, the CHAR type will require you to specify the maximum number of characters allowed.
    4. The other fields are optional.
  9. Click on Save when you are finished defining your columns.

A message indicating your table has been created will appear, and your new table will now appear on the list of tables in the database. You can click on the table to see the columns that were created for that table.

Summary

Adding tables to a database in phpMyAdmin involves understanding data types and column definitions. Using these steps, you can create tables with efficiency and effectively manage your database. Just remember: always select the right data type for your columns and use the features phpMyAdmin has to make things easier for you.

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