Accessing phpMyAdmin without logging into cPanel can be useful in various scenarios, such as when you want to manage your database directly or when cPanel access is restricted. Whether you're using a VPS, dedicated server, or a local development environment, there are alternative methods to reach phpMyAdmin securely. In this article, we'll explore how you can bypass cPanel while still gaining full access to phpMyAdmin and your MySQL databases.
First, you will need to access your server via SSH using this link.
Go to the webroot of your website and download the latest version of phpMyAdmin from the official phpMyAdmin website. I'm using the download link below, which currently is the latest version of phpMyAdmin.
wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/5.2.2/phpMyAdmin-5.2.2-all-languages.zip
Now unzip the downloaded ZIP file using the command below:
unzip phpMyAdmin-5.2.2-all-languages.zip
Now change the name of the phpMyAdmin folder to something you prefer, so you can access it using an easy-to-remember URL, such as 'phpmyadmin', by using the command below:
mv phpMyAdmin-5.2.2-all-languages phpmyadmin
Now you can access phpMyAdmin by visiting yourdomain.com/phpmyadmin and logging in with your database details. You can find these details in the wp-config.php file.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully accessed phpMyAdmin without logging into cPanel.
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