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# How to import database via phpMyAdmin in cPanel?

# Here are the steps to import database via phpMyAdmin in cPanel:

1. [Log into your cPanel interface](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-to-log-in-to-my-cpanel-account-xyoqm0/?bust=1676305236426) "https://www.domainname.com:2083" or by going through your client area.

2. In the [Databases](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-a-database-1re36hx/?bust=1784817086124) section, click on [phpMyAdmin](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-phpmyadmin-1p1660d/?bust=1784209189731) Icon.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/phpmyadmin-icon.gif)

3. Under your [cPanel](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492) username, you can see a list of all databases. Select an appropriate database in which you want to import SQL.

4. Click on the Import button.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/phpmyadmin-import.gif)

5. Under File to Import click on the Browse button, Select SQL file from your PC.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/phpmyadmin-import2.gif)

6. Scroll down and then click on the Go button.

If its show a message in green box then it means your SQL is successfully uploaded.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/phpmyadmin-successfully.gif)