How To Rename Database Tables in phpMyAdmin

 

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

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To rename a database table:

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

   

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

   

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

   

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

   

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

   

7. Click Go to save the changes.

The database table on the left pane is now renamed.