How to Install PHPMyAdmin with Nginx on DigitalOcean

PHPMyAdmin is a popular open-source tool for managing MySQL databases. In this article, we will explore how to install PHPMyAdmin with Nginx on DigitalOcean.

Before we begin, make sure you have a basic understanding of Linux and Nginx configuration files. If you are new to Linux or Nginx, it's recommended that you read the official documentation before proceeding.

Step 1: Update System Dependencies

The first step is to update your system dependencies using the following command:

```

sudo apt-get update

```

This will ensure that all packages on your system are up-to-date and ready for installation.

Step 2: Install PHPMyAdmin

Next, install PHPMyAdmin using the following command:

```

sudo apt-get install phpmyadmin

```

This will download and install PHPMyAdmin along with its dependencies.

Step 3: Configure Nginx

Now that PHPMyAdmin is installed, it's time to configure Nginx to serve PHP files. Open your Nginx configuration file in a text editor using the following command:

```

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/default

```

Add the following block to the end of the file:

```

location /phpmyadmin {

root /usr/share/phpmyadmin;

index index.php index.html index.htm;

location ~ \.php$ {

try_files $uri =404;

fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php5-fpm.sock;

fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $request_filename;

include fastcgi_params;

}

```

This block tells Nginx to serve PHP files from the `/usr/share/phpmyadmin` directory and to use FastCGI to process PHP requests.

Step 4: Restart Nginx

Once you've made changes to your Nginx configuration file, restart Nginx using the following command:

```

sudo service nginx restart

```

This will apply your changes to the Nginx configuration file and restart the Nginx server.

Step 5: Test the Installation

To test the installation, open a web browser and navigate to `http://your-server-ip/phpmyadmin`. You should see the PHPMyAdmin login page. Enter the default username and password (`root` for both) to log in.

That's it! You have successfully installed PHPMyAdmin with Nginx on DigitalOcean. If you encounter any issues during installation, make sure to check your Nginx configuration file for syntax errors using the following command:

```

sudo nginx -t

```

If you're still having trouble, feel free to ask in the comments below.

In conclusion, this article has covered how to install PHPMyAdmin with Nginx on DigitalOcean. With these steps, you should be able to easily manage your MySQL databases using PHPMyAdmin.

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