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How to import MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin

To import a database with phpMyAdmin, first you have to open it. There is a link to phpMyAdmin in the Databases section of the Pixie control panel.

In phpMyAdmin click on the name of the database in the left frame. Then you'll see several tabs in the right frame. Click on the one labeled Import. On the new page click on the Browse button to find the SQL dump file on your local computer, and once you've done it click on the Go button in the lower right corner of the Import page. That's it.

Naturally, before you can import a database you have to export it. To learn how to do it read the second part of the website backup tutorial.

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