Introduction

People often need to change the names of tables in a database to keep things organized or save old information. Before we understand the specific ways to change a table name in phpMyAdmin, it’s important to know the basic steps involved. Think of it like giving a name to a folder on your computer. In phpMyAdmin, it’s similar. 

First, you need to find the place where all the information is stored (the database), then go to the specific section that has the table you want to rename. Finally, you can use a special command (like a computer language) to actually change the name of that table. Now, let’s take a closer look at the two ways you can do this.

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Steps to Change Table Name in phpMyAdmin

➔ Log in to your cPanel.

➔ Navigate to ‘Databases’ and click on ‘phpMyAdmin.’

➔ Once logged in, phpMyAdmin will display a list of databases on the left-hand side of the interface.

➔ In that, click on the database containing the table whose name you want to change. This will expand the list of tables within that database.

➔ Locate the table you wish to rename within the list of tables under the selected database and click on the table name to select it.

➔ Go to the ‘Operations’ tab at the top of the table’s page.

➔ In the ‘Table options’ section, find ‘Rename database to’ and update the current table’s name.

➔ Click the ‘Go’ button to save the change.

➔ phpMyAdmin will confirm the table name change, and the new name will be reflected in the left navigation.

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Conclusion

Renaming tables in phpMyAdmin is a swift and straightforward process, and with the outlined methods, you can choose the one that aligns with your preferences. Always exercise caution while renaming tables, as it may impact queries using those specific table names. 

Whether you opt for the Alter command or the user interface approach, phpMyAdmin ensures a hassle-free experience for managing your database structure. 

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