Missing mbstring PHP extension when installing phpMyAdmin on Mac

Question

PhpMyAdmin install errors

Having some issues with installing phpMyAdmin. I would like to resolve the following issue, but don\'t have a clue where to start (except m

Answer 1

Like the error message says, your PHP installation lacks the mbstring extension. The Apple-provided PHP 5.3.3 in my Snow Leopard seems to have it, but many distributions bundle the extensions separately. For instance, if you use PHP from macports you need to install the php5-mbstring -package with:

sudo port install php5-mbstring