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How To Rename Database Tables in phpMyAdmin

 

This article discusses renaming your database tables through phpMyAdmin with cPanel or Plesk.


To rename a database table:

  1. Login to the cPanel.
  2. Look for the Databases section, then click phpMyAdmin.

    cPanel - phpMyAdmin

  3. Once the phpMyAdmin page loads, locate your database on the left pane, then click the + icon to expand and see its tables.

    phpMyAdmin - Select Database

  4. Once collapsed, all tables of that database will be displayed. Select the table you want to rename.

    phpMyAdmin - Tables in Database

  5. Once the table is selected, click on the Operations tab.

    phpMyAdmin - Opertions tab

  6. In the Table Options section, enter the new table name in the Rename table to the textbox.

    Operations tab - Rename table to

  7. Click Go to save the changes.

The database table on the left pane is now renamed.