Collation is a configuration level setting in the MySQL. It directs how the character data will be handled by the MySQL Database with in the server, database, or column level.
You can change the Database Collation using the SQL Commands as well as from GUI. Following are the steps to change the Collation for a Database in MySQL from phpMyAdmin.
Note: Consult your Database/Web Developer before making these changes.
- Log in to the phpMyAdmin.
- Select your Database and click on the Operations Button.
- Select the required Collation from the Collation Drop-Down.
- Click on the Go Button.
You have changed the Database Collation successfully.