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How to Set Up a MySQL Community Server on Your Machine

Setting up a MySQL community server doesn't have to be a headache. Here, we walk you through it, step-by-step.
Reading time
10 min read
Updated date
October 1, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database

How to Check and Upgrade Your MySQL Version Easily

Learn how to check what your MySQL version is. We'll also show you how to upgrade your database to the latest MySQL version.
Reading time
11 min read
Updated date
December 15, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database
Topic
WordPress Development

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
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database
Topic
MySQL Error
Topic
XAMPP

What Is the Default MySQL Port Number?

The number of ports used by MySQL depends on several factors but the default MySQL port is 3306. Learn more about it & how to connect to a MySQL da…
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3 min read
Updated date
October 1, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database

How to Fix the MySQL 1064 Error (5 Methods)

Learn how to fix "the MySQL 1064 error" message once and for all. This is a syntax error, which means MySQL isn't able to understand your command.
Reading time
6 min read
Updated date
October 1, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database
Topic
MySQL Error

What Is MySQL? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation

Wondering "What is MySQL?" In this post, we give you a beginner-friendly explanation and show you how MySQL works in relation to WordPress.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
February 3, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database

How to Restore MySQL Database Using phpMyAdmin

Perhaps you are migrating WordPress hosts or doing local development. Check out this quick tutorial on how to restore MySQL database using phpMyAdmin.
Reading time
2 min read
Updated date
October 1, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
Learn PHP
Topic
MySQL Database

How to Backup MySQL Database (2 Incredibly Easy Methods)

Perhaps you want a 2nd backup or need to migrate WordPress hosts. In this tutorial we share with you two incredibly easy ways to backup your MySQL…
Reading time
4 min read
Updated date
October 1, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database

Engineering reliability at scale: Why developer-led agencies trust Kinsta for mission-critical projects

Is your hosting "good enough" or mission-critical? Learn how Kinsta empowers developer-led agencies with automated workflows and enterprise-grade s…
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
June 12, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Agency
Topic
WordPress Development

Running Laravel-style migrations in WordPress with Radicle and Kinsta

Manual database management can cause errors and take up time. This post looks at how Radicle and Kinsta can help you with Laravel migrations.
Reading time
10 min read
Updated date
May 20, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Hosting
Topic
WordPress Updates

Performance benchmarking WordPress on Kinsta vs DIY hosting

Explore WordPress benchmarking DIY hosting. We compare managed hosting and VPS performance to find the best solution for developers.
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9 min read
Updated date
November 19, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Hosting

Developer guide: Making WordPress block themes multilingual

WordPress block themes need a different approach to internationalization. This post shares strategies for multilingual success!
Reading time
12 min read
Updated date
March 19, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development