How to change the check of a database from phpMyAdmin

The collation of a database is a crucial aspect to ensure that data is stored efficiently and accurately. In this article, we will show you how to change the collation of a database using phpMyAdmin.

 

Before showing the steps to make this change, it is important to understand what collation is and consider some precautions.

 

What is Collation?

 

Collation is the configuration that determines how characters are compared and sorted in a database. In other words, it defines the rules the database will follow to compare text strings, such as accents, uppercase and lowercase letters, and other special characters. Different languages and regions may require different collations to ensure accuracy in data handling.

 

Considerations before Changing the Collation:

 

Before making a change to the collation of a database, it is essential to consider the following aspects:

 

-      Compatibility: Make sure that the new collation is compatible with the needs of your application and website. Some applications may rely on the current collation, so changing it could affect their functionality.

-      Planning: Schedule the collation change at a time that causes the least possible disruption to your website or application.

-      Backups: At cdmon we perform daily backups, but you can also export a copy of your database before making any changes to keep a local copy on your device.

 

With the explanation of collation and its considerations covered, we will now explain the steps to change the collation from phpMyAdmin.

 

phpMyAdmin is a database management tool accessible through a web browser. You can access it through the hosting Control Panel, and for this you will need the MySQL access credentials.

 

The MySQL access credentials can be found in the data summary at the beginning of the screen in the hosting management, under Hosting information:

 

 

Once you have the MySQL username and password, you can access phpMyAdmin from the Access databases (phpMyAdmin) icon in the "Databases" section.

When you click the Access databases (phpMyAdmin) option, you will reach the following screen, where you will be asked for the MySQL username, MySQL password and for security reasons you must enter the Captcha. Once the data is entered correctly, you will access phpMyAdmin.

 

Once you have logged in, you will see a list of all the databases created in your hosting account. You must select the database where you want to make the change and go to the “Operations” section as shown in the image:

 

 

Next, scroll down to the bottom where you will find the Collation section, which includes a dropdown menu where you can select from a wide variety of available collations. Once you have selected the collation you need, click “Continue”.

 

 

This collation change will affect all the tables in the database.

IMPORTANT: The collation change can also be applied to a specific table in the database. You only need to access the desired table and go to the “Operations” section. The change is done exactly the same way, but the collation dropdown is located in the “Table options” section.

 

 

 

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