phpMyAdmin Error: The mbstring extension is missing. Please check your PHP configuration

It looks like you are trying to use phpMyAdmin, but it is giving you an error message saying that the mbstring extension is missing. This error is usually caused by the fact that the mbstring extension is not enabled in your PHP configuration.

To fix this error, you will need to enable the mbstring extension in your PHP configuration. The specific steps for doing this will depend on your server setup and the version of PHP you are using.

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Here are some general steps that you can follow:

  1. Open your PHP configuration file (usually called php.ini) in a text editor.
  2. Search for the line that says ;extension=mbstring.
  3. Remove the semicolon at the beginning of the line to uncomment the line.
  4. Save the file and close it.
  5. Restart your web server to apply the changes.

After following these steps, you should be able to use phpMyAdmin without seeing the mbstring extension error. If you are still experiencing issues, you may want to check the PHP error log for more information.