---
title: How do I import a .sql file via phpMyAdmin?
description: "You can use phpMyAdmin to import an .SQL file with your database information. To do this: - Log in to your database via phpMyAdmin (**Manage Hosting** > **\\[select package\\]** > **phpMyAdmin**) - Choose the database you want to import your .SQL file to from the left…"
url: "https://computancy.co.uk/kb/how-do-i-import-a-sql-file-via-phpmyadmin/"
updated: "2024-02-01"
category: Web Hosting / Databases
---

# How do I import a .sql file via phpMyAdmin?

You can use phpMyAdmin to import an .SQL file with your database information. To do this:

- Log in to your database via phpMyAdmin (**Manage Hosting** > **\[select package\]** > **phpMyAdmin**)
- Choose the database you want to import your .SQL file to from the left hand side.
- Click the **Import **tab at the top of the page.
- Select **Choose File **and locate the .SQL file on your device or computer.
- Click **Go**

The .SQL file will be uploaded and imported to the database you've selected.

Our shared web hosting offers 1 GB MySQL databases.