Database management (MySQL/MariaDB)

Database management

Most web applications (such as WordPress) need a database. Nordweb's web hosting uses MariaDB databases, which you can manage from the Enhance panel.

Creating a database

1. Log in at panel.nordweb.fi
2. Navigate to Websites → select your website
3. Open the Databases section
4. Click New database
5. Give the database a name and create a username + password

phpMyAdmin

phpMyAdmin is a browser-based tool for managing the database. You can access it from the control panel:

1. Open the Databases section
2. Click the phpMyAdmin link next to the database

Importing and exporting a database

Export (backup)

1. Open phpMyAdmin and select the database
2. Click Export
3. Select the SQL format and click Go

Import

1. Open phpMyAdmin and select the database
2. Click Import
3. Select the SQL file and click Go

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