Should I upload PHPMyAdmin to the server

Question

This is going to be a very stupid question. But i'm new to php and programming all together. I would be launch my first every database powered website. I'm still a student in college, so please take it easy on me.

I was using PHPMyAdmin for my local development. I'm ready now to launch the website and wanted to ask. Should I upload PHPMyAdmin together with my website? Or Not?

Thanks a million. This is an easy question for most of you but I really dont know

Answer 1

No, you should not. If you are using a shared webhosting, they normally have an internal URL where you can manage your databases using phpMyAdmin. Or if you are using your own private server, install phpMyAdmin in another location under another hostname/port, and only allow connections from your IP.

Answer 2

I say no, it can become a security vulnerability if not properly secured - but that's completely up to you. If you get yourself a good GUI mysql client you'll save yourself a lot of time anyway.