{"id":13236,"date":"2025-12-16T10:41:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T05:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=13236"},"modified":"2025-12-16T10:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T05:11:12","slug":"use-phpmyadmin-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/use-phpmyadmin-on-linux","title":{"rendered":"How to Use phpMyAdmin on Linux Server in 2026? Expert Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>phpMyAdmin on a Linux server<\/strong> is a web based tool that lets you manage MySQL\/MariaDB databases through a browser. To use it, install phpMyAdmin on your LAMP\/LEMP stack, secure access <strong>(HTTPS, IP allowlist, strong auth)<\/strong>, then log in with a MySQL user to create databases, run SQL, and perform backups and imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn exactly how to use phpMyAdmin on a Linux server from installation on Ubuntu\/Debian and RHEL based systems to hardening, login, everyday database tasks, and troubleshooting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you run a VPS or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/secure-dedicated-server\/\">dedicated server<\/a>, this step by step tutorial keeps your database management simple and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-phpmyadmin-and-when-should-you-use-it\"><strong>What is phpMyAdmin and When Should You Use it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>phpMyAdmin is a PHP application that provides a graphical interface for MySQL and MariaDB. It\u2019s perfect when you want fast database administration without memorizing SQL syntax. Use it to create databases and users, import\/export data, optimize tables, run queries, and check performance all from your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you use phpMyAdmin on a Linux server, ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Linux distro:<\/strong> Ubuntu\/Debian or RHEL\/CentOS\/Alma\/Rocky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web server:<\/strong> Apache (LAMP) or Nginx (LEMP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PHP with extensions:<\/strong> mysqli, json, mbstring, zip, xml, gd, curl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MySQL or MariaDB server running and reachable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Root or sudo access to install packages and edit configs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTTPS configured <strong>(Let\u2019s Encrypt is fine)<\/strong> and firewall in place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-phpmyadmin-on-linux-ubuntu-debian-and-rhel-alma-rocky\"><strong>Install phpMyAdmin on Linux (Ubuntu\/Debian &amp; RHEL\/Alma\/Rocky)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll cover both families. Replace versions and PHP-FPM socket paths if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubuntu-debian-apache-or-nginx\"><strong>Ubuntu\/Debian (Apache or Nginx)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo apt update\nsudo apt install apache2 mariadb-server php php-mbstring php-zip php-xml php-gd php-curl php-mysql\nsudo apt install phpmyadmin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>During install, choose your web server (select Apache if prompted). If not prompted or using Nginx, you\u2019ll configure it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rhel-centos-almalinux-rocky\"><strong>RHEL\/CentOS\/AlmaLinux\/Rocky<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>phpMyAdmin is available via EPEL or Remi on RHEL-based systems. Enable repositories and install:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Enable EPEL (if not enabled)\nsudo dnf install epel-release -y\n\n# Install LAMP or LEMP prerequisites\nsudo dnf install httpd mariadb-server php php-mbstring php-zip php-xml php-gd php-curl php-mysqlnd -y\n\n# Install phpMyAdmin\nsudo dnf install phpMyAdmin -y\n\n# Start services\nsudo systemctl enable --now httpd mariadb<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apache-configuration-custom-url-and-access-control\"><strong>Apache Configuration (custom URL and access control)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On many distros, phpMyAdmin installs to <code>\/usr\/share\/phpmyadmin<\/code>. Create a clean alias like <code>\/dbadmin<\/code> and restrict access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo nano \/etc\/apache2\/conf-available\/phpmyadmin.conf    # Ubuntu\/Debian\n# or\nsudo nano \/etc\/httpd\/conf.d\/phpMyAdmin.conf              # RHEL-based<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Alias \/dbadmin \/usr\/share\/phpmyadmin\n&lt;Directory \/usr\/share\/phpmyadmin&gt;\n    Options SymLinksIfOwnerMatch\n    DirectoryIndex index.php\n    AllowOverride All\n\n    # Allow only specific IPs (example: admin office + localhost)\n    Require ip 203.0.113.0\/24\n    Require ip 127.0.0.1\n&lt;\/Directory&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Apache on Ubuntu\/Debian, enable and reload:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo a2enconf phpmyadmin\nsudo systemctl reload apache2<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On RHEL-based systems, simply reload:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl reload httpd<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"optional-http-basic-auth-for-apache\"><strong>Optional: HTTP Basic Auth for Apache<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo htpasswd -c \/etc\/phpmyadmin\/.htpasswd adminuser\n# Enter a strong password<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;Directory \/usr\/share\/phpmyadmin&gt;\n    AuthType Basic\n    AuthName \"Restricted phpMyAdmin\"\n    AuthUserFile \/etc\/phpmyadmin\/.htpasswd\n    Require valid-user\n&lt;\/Directory&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nginx-configuration-reverse-proxy-to-php-fpm\"><strong>Nginx Configuration (reverse proxy to PHP-FPM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a location block to your server block. Adjust PHP-FPM socket path and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-in-cpanel\/\">PHP version<\/a> as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/your-site.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>location \/dbadmin {\n    alias \/usr\/share\/phpmyadmin;\n    index index.php;\n    try_files $uri $uri\/ \/index.php;\n    auth_basic \"Restricted phpMyAdmin\";\n    auth_basic_user_file \/etc\/nginx\/.pma;\n}\n\nlocation ~ \\.php$ {\n    include snippets\/fastcgi-php.conf;          # Debian\/Ubuntu\n    fastcgi_pass unix:\/run\/php\/php8.2-fpm.sock; # Adjust version\/socket\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Create Basic Auth file:\nsudo sh -c \"printf 'adminuser:' &amp;&amp; openssl passwd -apr1 &amp;&gt;\/etc\/nginx\/.pma\" \n# Type password and press Enter\nsudo nginx -t &amp;&amp; sudo systemctl reload nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"secure-phpmyadmin-must-do-checklist\"><strong>Secure phpMyAdmin (Must-Do Checklist)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve only over HTTPS (use Let\u2019s Encrypt).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the default path to a non-obvious alias (e.g., <code>\/dbadmin<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict IPs using Apache Require\/Nginx allowlists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add HTTP Basic Auth in front of phpMyAdmin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a Blowfish secret for cookies in <code>config.inc.php<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply strong MySQL user passwords and minimal privileges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a firewall (UFW\/firewalld) to allow only management IPs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo nano \/etc\/phpmyadmin\/config.inc.php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;?php\n$cfg&#91;'blowfish_secret'] = 'use-32-characters-or-more-R4nd0m_Str1ng!'; \/\/ change me\n$cfg&#91;'TempDir'] = '\/var\/lib\/phpmyadmin\/tmp';\n$cfg&#91;'UploadDir'] = 'upload';\n$cfg&#91;'SaveDir'] = 'save';<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Restrict via UFW (Ubuntu\/Debian) to your office IP for HTTPS only:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo ufw allow from 203.0.113.10 to any port 443 proto tcp\nsudo ufw deny 80\/tcp<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-a-mysql-admin-user-first-time-login\"><strong>Create a MySQL Admin User (First-Time Login)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a dedicated MySQL user for phpMyAdmin. Avoid logging in as <code>root<\/code> over the web UI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo mysql -u root\n\n-- Inside MySQL\/MariaDB:\nCREATE USER 'dbadmin'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'Super_Strong_Passw0rd!';\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'dbadmin'@'localhost' WITH GRANT OPTION;\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\nEXIT;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Now visit <code>https:\/\/your-domain.com\/dbadmin<\/code>, pass Basic Auth if enabled, and log in with the MySQL user you created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-phpmyadmin-common-tasks\"><strong>How to Use phpMyAdmin: Common Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-databases-and-users\"><strong>Create Databases and Users<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Databases &gt; Create database &gt; Choose collation (e.g., <code>utf8mb4_general_ci<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to User accounts &gt; Add user account &gt; Set host to <code>localhost<\/code> or a specific host.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant only required privileges (e.g., <code>SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE<\/code> for an app user).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"import-and-export-data\"><strong>Import and Export Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Export: Select database &gt; Export &gt; Quick or Custom &gt; SQL or compressed format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import: Select database &gt; Import &gt; Choose file &gt; Set format &gt; Execute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For large files, increase PHP\/Nginx upload limits (see troubleshooting).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"run-sql-queries-and-optimize-tables\"><strong>Run SQL Queries and Optimize Tables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SQL tab: run queries, EXPLAIN statements, or schema changes safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structure &gt; Check all &gt; Optimize table to defragment and update statistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair tables if MyISAM errors occur (use with caution, prefer InnoDB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"backups-with-phpmyadmin-vs-cli\"><strong>Backups with phpMyAdmin vs CLI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>phpMyAdmin: convenient for small to medium databases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mysqldump CLI: better for big databases and automation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Full backup (all databases)\nmysqldump -u dbadmin -p --all-databases --routines --triggers --single-transaction &gt; \/backups\/all.sql\n\n# Single database with compression\nmysqldump -u dbadmin -p mydb --single-transaction | gzip &gt; \/backups\/mydb-$(date +%F).sql.gz<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-phpmyadmin-on-linux\"><strong>Troubleshooting phpMyAdmin on Linux<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"403-forbidden-or-404-not-found\"><strong>403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check Apache alias or Nginx <code>alias<\/code> and path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your IP is allowed in Apache\/Nginx config or Basic Auth is correct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reload the web server after changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"token-mismatch-or-login-loop\"><strong>Token Mismatch or Login Loop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set a proper Blowfish secret in <code>config.inc.php<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify session save path is writable by PHP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear browser cookies for your domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"import-fails-file-too-large\"><strong>Import Fails: File Too Large<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-modify-php-limits-in-directadmin-cpanel\/\">PHP and web server limits<\/a>, then reload services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># PHP (Apache SAPI example - adjust path\/version)\nsudo nano \/etc\/php\/8.2\/apache2\/php.ini\nupload_max_filesize = 512M\npost_max_size = 512M\nmemory_limit = 1G\nmax_execution_time = 600\n\n# Nginx (set high client body size)\nsudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/nginx.conf\nhttp {\n    client_max_body_size 512M;\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl reload apache2 || sudo systemctl reload httpd\nsudo systemctl reload nginx\nsudo systemctl reload php8.2-fpm<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"missing-php-extensions-mbstring-zip-gd-xml\"><strong>Missing PHP Extensions (mbstring, zip, gd, xml)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install missing extensions via apt\/dnf and reload PHP-FPM\/Apache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify with <code>php -m<\/code> and phpinfo if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-practices-harden-monitor-automate\"><strong>Best Practices: Harden, Monitor, Automate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rotate MySQL user passwords regularly and avoid root logins in phpMyAdmin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set fail2ban rules for Apache\/Nginx to block brute-force attempts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule automated backups with <code>cron<\/code> and offsite storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep OS, PHP, and phpMyAdmin updated to patch vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Nightly database backup cron (example for root's crontab)\nsudo crontab -e\n\n0 2 * * * mysqldump -u dbadmin -p'Super_Strong_Passw0rd!' --all-databases \\\n--single-transaction --routines --triggers | gzip &gt; \/backups\/all-$(date +\\%F).sql.gz<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phpmyadmin-vs-cli-which-should-you-use\"><strong>phpMyAdmin vs CLI: Which Should You Use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use phpMyAdmin when you want a quick, visual way to manage schemas, users, and small imports\/exports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the MySQL CLI and automation (mysqldump, mysqlpump) for big data, migrations, or scripted deployments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For production, keep phpMyAdmin behind strict access controls or expose it only via VPN\/jump host.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"running-phpmyadmin-on-youstable-servers\"><strong>Running phpMyAdmin on YouStable Servers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting on YouStable makes this easier. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/configure-redis-on-linux\/\">Linux VPS and Cloud servers<\/a> support LAMP\/LEMP, free Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL, firewalls, and optimized PHP stacks. Ask our team to pre-install and harden phpMyAdmin (custom path, IP allowlist, Basic Auth) so you can manage databases securely from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>FAQ&#8217;s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765798199139\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-do-i-access-phpmyadmin-on-a-linux-server\"><strong>How do I access phpMyAdmin on a Linux server?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Install phpMyAdmin, configure your web server alias (e.g., <code>\/dbadmin<\/code>), enable HTTPS, and browse to <code>https:\/\/your-domain.com\/dbadmin<\/code>. Authenticate (Basic Auth if enabled) and log in with a MySQL user account\u2014not the system user.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765798206738\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"is-phpmyadmin-safe-to-use-on-a-public-server\"><strong>Is phpMyAdmin safe to use on a public server?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, if it\u2019s hardened: serve only over HTTPS, change the default path, restrict IPs, add Basic Auth, set a Blowfish secret, and keep PHP\/phpMyAdmin updated. Consider VPN-only access for production.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765798213918\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-can-i-import-a-large-database-in-phpmyadmin\"><strong>How can I import a large database in phpMyAdmin?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Increase <code>upload_max_filesize<\/code>, <code>post_max_size<\/code>, and <code>client_max_body_size<\/code> (Nginx). For very large dumps, use CLI: <code>mysql -u user -p dbname &lt; dump.sql<\/code>, which is faster and more reliable than the browser upload.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765798220360\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-do-i-reset-the-phpmyadmin-password\"><strong>How do I reset the phpMyAdmin password?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>phpMyAdmin uses MySQL credentials. Reset the MySQL user password in the database server: <code>ALTER USER 'dbadmin'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'New_Strong_Pass!';<\/code> Then log in with the new password in phpMyAdmin.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765798227663\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-do-i-install-phpmyadmin-on-ubuntu-22-04-quickly\"><strong>How do I install phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 22.04 quickly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Run: <code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt install apache2 mariadb-server php php-mysql php-mbstring php-zip php-xml php-gd php-curl phpmyadmin<\/code>. Enable the Apache conf, reload Apache, set a Blowfish secret, and browse to <code>\/dbadmin<\/code> over HTTPS.<\/p>\n<p>With these steps, you can confidently install, secure, and use phpMyAdmin on any Linux server\u2014balancing convenience with robust security and operational best practices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>phpMyAdmin on a Linux server is a web based tool that lets you manage MySQL\/MariaDB databases through a browser. 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