Remove database tables
You can remove, or drop, existing tables from a database. This is usually recommended before importing a new database or restoring a backup.
Warning: Before dropping your database tables, ensure that you have a backup of the database.
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Log into phpMyAdmin.
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You should see a list of all your database tables.
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Check the Check All box.
Note: You can drop specific tables by checking individual boxes next to the table names.
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From the drop down next to the Check All box, select Drop.
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Click Yes, when prompted with "Do you really want to execute the following query?"
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Click Yes to drop the tables.
Note - this will delete the selected table and it's content, this will not delete the database itself