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Created On10/14/2008
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How do I import an existing Database on to my VPS?
How do I import an existing Database on to my VPS?

  • On your Home page, click Databases.
  • Click Add New Database.
  • Enter a name for the database.
  • Select the database type that you are going to use: "MySQL". Click OK.
  • To set up database administrator’s credentials, click Add New Database User.
  • Type a user name and a password that will be used for accessing the contents of the database. Click OK. An interface to phpMyAdmin (or phpPgAdmin) database management tool will open in a separate browser window. 
  • An interface to phpMyAdmin (or phpPgAdmin) database management tool will open in a separate browser window.
  • Click on the Query window icon in the left frame.
  • Click the Import files tab.
  • Select the text file that contains the data and click Go.
  • Click the Insert data from a text file link.