How to Use phpMyAdmin To Optimize a Database Updated on August 16, 2021 by Carrie Smaha 0 Minutes, 46 Seconds to Read Optimizing databases can be important for many reasons, most importantly to speed up the rate in which your database displays results. By optimizing the databases, you can dramatically affect how fast your website loads. Typically, optimization will only produce noticeable results if you have a large database. If your database has tables with over 10,000 rows or is over 500MB in size, it may be beneficial to optimize it. Databases smaller in size my not produce any noticeable results from optimization. Steps to Optimize your database You can log into phpMyAdmin from your cPanel. Click on the database name for your website database located on the left. On the right hand column your tables should be listed. Scroll down till you see the “Check all” link. Click on that link, make sure all database tables are checked and then from the dropdown next to it, select “Optimize table”. This command will not work on all table types. Share this Article Carrie Smaha Senior Manager Marketing Operations Carrie Smaha is a Senior Marketing Operations leader with over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, web development, and IT project management. She specializes in go-to-market programs and SaaS solutions for WordPress and VPS Hosting, working closely with technical teams and customers to deliver high-performance, scalable platforms. At InMotion Hosting, she drives product marketing initiatives that blend strategic insight with technical depth. More Articles by Carrie Related Articles How to Edit a Website File on Your Server How to Import a Table Using phpMyAdmin Force HTTPS with the .htaccess File The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups Schedule Social Media Posts With Buffer How to Google Analytics to WordPress Without a Plugin How to Install Jekyll and Launch a New Site FTP Basics for Dedicated Servers What is your default PHP.ini file? How to Fix the Insecure SSL Error due to SHA-1 Deprecation
