The phpMyAdmin tool enables users to remove a specific column from a table without deleting the entire table. This guide explains the steps to permanently delete columns from a database table using phpMyAdmin.
Before proceeding with any irreversible actions, like deleting database columns or tables, it is highly advisable to create a backup. Without a backup, recovering accidentally deleted data will not be possible.
To drop a table from your database:
STEP 1: Log in to cPanel.
There are two methods to log into your cPanel.
- Method 1: Log in to your cPanel directly.
- Method 2: Log in to your cPanel through your Customer Portal.
Through your Customer Portal;
- Log in to your Customer Portal.
- Click on "Log in to cPanel".
STEP 2: Locate the Databases section and click on phpMyAdmin.
STEP 3: In phpMyAdmin, find the database name in your list of databases and click the expand (+) icon.
STEP 4: From the displayed tables under the selected database, click the expand (+) icon for your chosen table.
STEP 5: Click Columns.
STEP 6: In the Structure tab under Columns, identify and select the column name(s) you want to delete permanently.
STEP 7: Then, click on ‘Drop’ from the list of available actions, as illustrated below.
STEP 8: phpMyAdmin will display the SQL command it intends to execute:
ALTER TABLE 'your_selected_table'
DROP 'your_selected_column';
STEP 9: Ensure that the column displayed is the one you want to delete. Click ‘OK’ to confirm the deletion.
