{"id":4118,"date":"2017-07-07T20:18:58","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T20:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2017\/07\/07\/mariadb-view-databases\/"},"modified":"2025-02-07T15:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T20:27:51","slug":"mariadb-view-databases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/server\/ssh\/mariadb-view-databases\/","title":{"rendered":"How to View MariaDB Databases Using the Command Line"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL, meaning you can use the same commands to manage databases. If you prefer working from the command line instead of using a graphical interface like phpMyAdmin, this guide will show you how to list databases, select a database, view tables, and display records using MariaDB commands in SSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a graphical interface, you can use PhpMyAdmin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To List Databases in MariaDB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, log into your server via SSH<\/a>. Then, access MariaDB using the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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mysql <\/span>-<\/span>u <\/span><<\/span>username<\/span>><\/span> <\/span>-<\/span>p<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Replace <username><\/code> with your actual cPanel username. If you are using a VPS or dedicated server, you can log in as the root user. After entering the command, you will be prompted to enter your database password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once logged in, your command prompt will change to the MariaDB prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To list all available databases, run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SHOW DATABASES;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This will display a list of all databases associated with your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Select a Database in MariaDB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you want to work with a specific database, you need to select it using the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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USE<\/span> <\/span><<\/span>databasename<\/span>><\/span>;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Replace <databasename><\/code> with the actual name of your database. If successful, you will see a confirmation message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Database<\/span> changed<\/span><\/span>\nMariaDB [<databasename>]<\/span>><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How to View Tables in a MariaDB Database<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After selecting a database, you can view all the tables within it by running:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SHOW TABLES;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to Display Records in a Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To view all records within a specific table, use the following query:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SELECT<\/span> <\/span>*<\/span> <\/span>FROM<\/span> <\/span><<\/span>tablename<\/span>><\/span>;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Replace <tablename><\/code> with the actual name of the table you want to view. This will display all records stored in that table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need more details about the table\u2019s structure, you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DESCRIBE <\/span><<\/span>databasetablename<\/span>><\/span>;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n
This will show column names, data types, and additional information about the table\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now you know how to access MariaDB via SSH, list databases, select a database, view tables, and retrieve records using simple command-line queries. This method provides a fast and efficient way to manage databases, especially for those who prefer working in a terminal environment.<\/p>\n\n\n
For developers or sysadmins experienced with the command line, get high availability and root access for your application, service, and websites with Cloud VPS Hosting<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL, meaning you can use the same commands to manage databases. If you prefer working from the command line instead of using a graphical interface like phpMyAdmin, this guide will show you how to list databases, select a database, view tables, and display records using MariaDB commands in SSH. 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