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title: How to Import a Database via phpMyAdmin in cPanel
description: "**1.** Log in to your cPanel account. **2.** In the **Databases** section, click on **phpMyAdmin**. ![](/img/phpmyadmin-icon.gif) **3.** From the navigation tree in the left sidebar, select an appropriate database in which you want to import data using the SQL file.…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-import-a-database-via-phpmyadmin-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Import a Database via phpMyAdmin in cPanel

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.

**2.** In the **Databases** section, click on **phpMyAdmin**.
![](/img/phpmyadmin-icon.gif)

**3.** From the navigation tree in the left sidebar, select an appropriate database in which you want to import data using the SQL file.
![](/img/phpmyadmin-expand-db.gif)

**4.**Click on **Import**.
![](/img/phpmyadmin-import.gif)

**5.**Under **File to import**, click on **Choose File** and select SQL file from your computer.**![](/img/phpmyadmin-import2.gif)**

**6.** Scroll down and click on **Import**.

If it shows a success message, your SQL has been successfully uploaded.**![](/img/phpmyadmin-successfully.gif)**