When working with MySQL or MariaDB, database developers, architects, and administrators often need to manage and modify database structures while ensuring security through proper access controls and safe structural changes.

A common task is quickly listing all tables in a database to verify their existence, naming, and user permissions. In MySQL, the fastest way to do this is with the SHOW TABLES command.

This tutorial explains its syntax and demonstrates how to show tables in the command line, how to get and manage tables list with the best MySQL GUI - dbForge Studio for MySQL. This guide also describes common errors and troubleshooting tips.

Explore the full tutorial to learn how to show tables in MySQL databases.