# How to access phpMyAdmin

Managing your database is an important part of maintaining a WordPress site. phpMyAdmin is the tool that gives you visual control over your tables without needing to write code. Access is secure and done directly from the Kiravo control panel.

## Tutorial for accessing phpMyAdmin

Log into your Kiravo hosting [control panel](https://webhostingpanel.eu/) and click on your website. In the top menu, select the **Databases** section.

![click-databases-section](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/click-databases-section.webp)You will see a list of active databases. Click on the three dots on the right side of the database and choose **Manage**.

![databases section, click Manage](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/databases-section-click-manage.webp)In the window that appears, click the **phpMyAdmin** button. The application will open automatically.

![phpMyAdmin button in the control panel for Managed WordPress hosting](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/phpmyadmin-managed-wordpress-hosting-control-panel.webp)When you click on phpMyAdmin, an interface will open where you can manage your website databases.

![phpMyAdmin interface](https://kiravo.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/phpmyadmin-interface.webp)If you need help, do not hesitate to [contact](https://kiravo.net/contact/) the Kiravo support team.