Creating database tables using the free and open-source admin tool phpMyAdmin web application is a convenient and user-friendly option, particularly for beginners or those who prefer a visual approach to database management.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a database table for databases in phpMyAdmin. The software can be accessed using the cPanel dashboard. This database management tool is available to users on one of available to users on one of Hosted.com’s hosting plans.
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Steps To Create A Database Table
This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin:
1. Select the Database for which you wish to create a Database Table; in this example, we select the “phpmyadmin” Database.

2. Enter a name under “Table Name” and Add Extra Columns if necessary.

3. Enter the Field details within the new Table. The first Field is called “ID”, an integer 4 characters in length. This is the Primary Key; it is automatically filled in (auto_increment) when new entries are added to the Table.
NOTE:
Data Type – Choose the appropriate Data Type for your Column (e.g., INT, VARCHAR, TEXT, etc.).
Length/Values – Depending on the Data Type, you may need to specify a length or set of values.
Attributes – You can set additional attributes like NOT NULL, AUTO_INCREMENT, DEFAULT values, etc.
Index – You can specify whether the Column should be indexed or not.
Primary Key – Choose one of your Columns as the Primary Key. Usually, this is a unique identifier for each Row in the Table. You can set it by checking the “Primary” Checkbox located next to the Column.

7. The remaining Fields will be CHAR (character) Fields. Be sure the character length is set long enough to accommodate the Fields.
8. Click Save at the bottom of the page when done.
That’s it! Your new table has been successfully created within the phpMyAdmin database as indicated below:

You’ve reached the end of this tutorial; now you know how to create new tables within a database using phpMyAdmin.
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Benefits Of Using phpMyAdmin To Create Database Tables
One should create database tables to develop database-driven applications or websites where data can be effectively stored, arranged, and retrieved. Here we give you some common scenarios where you might need to create a database table:
Web Applications
If you’re creating a web application that requires storing and managing data, you will need a database where you can store and manage the data on a remote server. You can arrange the data in tables so it’s easy to understand.
Content Management Systems (CMS)
A Content Management System (CMS) is a software platform that helps users and businesses create, manage, and modify pages and content on a website. CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal use databases to store data about users, settings, and other items. When a user installs a CMS, it may automatically build the required tables in the database. However, you may have to make bespoke tables for certain features or plugins.
eCommerce Websites
eCommerce websites are online stores. An online store should have a database for product listings, user accounts, customer orders, and other relevant data. To conveniently store and organize this data, eCommerce sites make tables.
Business Applications
The software used by a company to support its business processes is known as ‘business applications’. Internal business applications often use databases to store and retrieve data for project tracking, customer relationship management (CRM), and inventory management. To effectively manage data, customized tables are created to a company’s specific requirements.
Blogs and Forums
A blog is an online platform that is educational, informative, and dedicated to describing a specific brand to prospective customers. A forum is a space on a brand’s website where an online community can discuss subjects relating to the brand. Blog entries, comments, forum threads, user profiles, and other content are all stored in databases by various platforms like WordPress, phpBB, or vBulletin. If tables are used, the data can be easily stored and retrieved.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Data is often collected, analyzed, presented, and stored in databases for analysis and reporting. This is done to support a company’s decision-making and performance. The easiest way to store and retrieve this data is by using well-defined table structures; this simplifies answering queries and creating reports.
Personal Projects
Making tables in a database is also helpful for facilitating objectives plus for personalized projects. It supports your learning of SQL queries, database development, and database principles.