> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sandywp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Database

> Open a ready sandbox's WordPress database in a short-lived, web-based database manager.

Every sandbox has an isolated WordPress database. SandyWP creates a short-lived link to a browser-based manager when you need to inspect, query, import, or edit that data.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sandy-wp/QrIaogrIPttSMHEN/images/docs/database.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QrIaogrIPttSMHEN&q=85&s=67b484091da8f6c2d8803fe6c56551a4" alt="The Database manager for a sandbox" width="1476" height="1107" data-path="images/docs/database.png" />

## Open the database manager

Open a ready sandbox's **…** actions menu and select **Database**. SandyWP opens a fresh database-manager link in a new tab.

The manager uses its own session, so it is intentionally not embedded in the dashboard. If the link becomes idle or stops working, open a new link from the actions menu.

## What you can do

* Browse WordPress tables such as `wp_posts`, `wp_options`, and `wp_users`.
* Run SQL queries.
* Insert, edit, or delete rows.
* Import or export data.

<Warning>
  Database changes affect the running sandbox immediately. Treat destructive SQL as irreversible unless you have a Template or another recoverable copy.
</Warning>

Use [File Manager](/guides/file-manager) for file changes or [Templates](/guides/templates) to snapshot a seeded database for future sandboxes.