How To Install and Secure phpMyAdmin with Nginx

Many users require the functionality of a database system like MySQL, but interacting with the system solely from the MySQL command-line client requires familiarity with the SQL language. [phpMyAdmin](https://www.phpmyadmin.net) was created to allow users to interact with MySQL through an intuitive web interface running alongside a PHP development environment. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to install phpMyAdmin on top of an Nginx server, and how to configure the server for increased security.

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