A Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Database: What It Is and How to Access It
WordPress uses a database management system called MySQL, which is open source software, and also referred to as a "MySQL database". Find out more.
- Reading time
- 10 min read
- Updated date
- October 1, 2025
- Post type
- Blog
- Topic
- WordPress Tips
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- Updated date
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- 10 min read
- Updated date
- October 1, 2025
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How to optimize your WordPress database on Kinsta
Your database is the beating heart of your website. As such, this post will give you our insights on how to perform WordPress database optimization!
- Reading time
- 19 min read
- Updated date
- March 19, 2025
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- MySQL Database
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- WordPress Performance
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How To Repair a MySQL Table (4 Proven Methods)
If you have a website that relies on a database, corruption might prevent the site from working properly. Here are 4 methods to repair a MySQL table.
- Reading time
- 9 min read
- Updated date
- May 23, 2025
- Topic
- MySQL Database
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- MySQL Error
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Mastering Postgres: From Database Creation to Administration With Adminer
Learn essential techniques, best practices, and expert tips for efficient database creation with Postgres in this comprehensive guide.
- Reading time
- 9 min read
- Updated date
- October 6, 2025
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- PostgreSQL
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A Hands-On Guide to Listing Databases and Tables in Postgres
Learn expert techniques to effortlessly list databases and tables in Postgres, empowering your data management skills.
- Reading time
- 6 min read
- Updated date
- May 19, 2025
- Topic
- Adminer
- Topic
- DevKinsta
- Topic
- PostgreSQL
How To List MySQL Databases (Step-by-Step Code Tutorial)
Skill up your server administration by learning the ins and outs of how to list MySQL databases using commands in the terminal.
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Updated date
- December 12, 2022
- Topic
- Adminer
- Topic
- DevKinsta
- Topic
- MySQL Database
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How to fix the MySQL 1045 error: Access denied (4 methods)
The MySQL Error 1045 typically occurs when you attempt to access your MySQL database through WordPress. Here are 4 methods to fix the issue.
- Reading time
- 8 min read
- Updated date
- October 1, 2025
- Topic
- MySQL Error
How To Repair a MySQL Table (4 Proven Methods)
If you have a website that relies on a database, corruption might prevent the site from working properly. Here are 4 methods to repair a MySQL table.
- Reading time
- 9 min read
- Updated date
- May 23, 2025
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- MySQL Error
How to fix the XAMPP error “MySQL shutdown unexpectedly” (3 methods)
Have you encountered the "MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly" error in XAMPP? This is common when you don’t run the software using administrator privilege…
- Reading time
- 8 min read
- Updated date
- October 1, 2025
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- MySQL Error
- Topic
- XAMPP
How to Fix “Your PHP Installation Appears to Be Missing the MySQL Extension Which Is Required by WordPress” Error
Struggling with the WordPress missing MySQL extension error message? Here's what it means and how to fix the problem to get your site working.
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Updated date
- October 1, 2025
- Topic
- MySQL Error
- Topic
- PHP Errors
- Topic
- WordPress Issues
PostgreSQL
A step-by-step guide to connect your spreadsheets to a database in the cloud
Learn how to connect your spreadsheets to MariaDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL for streamlined organization and accessibility.
- Reading time
- 13 min read
- Updated date
- April 29, 2024
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- PostgreSQL
Mastering Postgres: From Database Creation to Administration With Adminer
Learn essential techniques, best practices, and expert tips for efficient database creation with Postgres in this comprehensive guide.
- Reading time
- 9 min read
- Updated date
- October 6, 2025
- Topic
- Adminer
- Topic
- DevKinsta
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- PostgreSQL
- Topic
- WordPress Development
A Hands-On Guide to Listing Databases and Tables in Postgres
Learn expert techniques to effortlessly list databases and tables in Postgres, empowering your data management skills.
- Reading time
- 6 min read
- Updated date
- May 19, 2025
- Topic
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- Topic
- DevKinsta
- Topic
- PostgreSQL