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title: How to Import a Database With phpMyAdmin
description: "In this tutorial, we will show you how to import a database with phpMyAdmin. We assume that you’ve already logged into phpMyAdmin, if you are not logged in just follow the steps [in ](https://chemicloud.com/kb/article/how-to-use-phpmyadmin/)this tutorial to login. We’ll assume that you have a new…"
url: "https://kb.tarweig.com/en/docs/importing-databases-phpmyadmin/"
updated: "2026-10-10"
category: Hosting Management
---

# How to Import a Database With phpMyAdmin

In this tutorial, we will show you how to import a database with phpMyAdmin. We assume that you’ve already logged into phpMyAdmin, if you are not logged in just follow the steps [in ](https://chemicloud.com/kb/article/how-to-use-phpmyadmin/)this tutorial to login. We’ll assume that you have a new database and you wish to import a backup of an old database stored on your computer.

**1)** First, select the empty database:

**2)** Click on the**“Import”** tab and choose the database backup stored on your computer by clicking on the “Choose File” button.

Please note that the maximum database **upload limit** in phpMyAdmin on our servers is set by default to **150 MB**. In case you have a larger database, please get in touch with our Support team. We’d be glad to help with the import. 

**3)** Click “**Go**” after choosing the backup file to proceed with the import.

**4)** A message will appear indicating that your import has been successful and the database will be populated.