How to Restore MySQL Database Using phpMyAdmin

[ad_1] Most WordPress hosts, including Kinsta, have automated backups that allow you to restore in case of an emergency. However, there might be times where you need to restore and or upload your own MySQL database manually. This could be because you are migrating hosts or perhaps you want to do some local development. In any … Read more

How To Create and Manage a MySQL User (4 Key Processes)

[ad_1] When you install the MySQL database service, it creates a root account automatically. You can use it to perform any action and access any data. This can be a security nightmare! To keep your site safe, it’s wise to set up additional accounts that don’t have these elevated privileges. Fortunately, there are multiple ways … Read more

How to Backup MySQL Database (2 Incredibly Easy Methods)

[ad_1] Need a MySQL database backup? Most WordPress hosts, including Kinsta, have automated backups so you don’t have to worry about manually backing them up yourself in case of an emergency. However, there might be times where you need a copy of your latest MySQL database. This could be because you’re migrating hosts or perhaps … Read more

What Is MySQL? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). It is a popular choice of database for use in web applications, and is a central component of the widely used LAMP open-source web application software stack (and other “AMP” stacks). MySQL is written in C and C++ and is one of the most popular database … Read more

What Is the Default MySQL Port Number?

[ad_1] If you want to connect directly to your MySQL database or connect another application to your database, you’ll need to know the MySQL port, along with some other information. The default MySQL port is 3306, so you should be able to use “3306” as the port for most situations. In this brief article, we’ll share … Read more

What Is MySQL Hostname and How to Find It?

[ad_1] Your MySQL hostname defines the location where your MySQL database is hosted. If you want to connect to your database, you need to specify the MySQL hostname so that your application knows where to connect. In most situations, including hosting a WordPress site at Kinsta, your MySQL hostname will be localhost. Essentially, this means … Read more

MySQL Storage Engine – How to Convert MyISAM to InnoDB

[ad_1] One of the biggest reasons that large-scale WordPress sites slow down is because their database hasn’t been optimized. A lot of older sites are still using the MyISAM storage engine in their database. Over recent years, InnoDB has shown to perform better and be more reliable.  A big reason to use InnoDB over MyISAM, … Read more