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How to Backup a MySQL Database
Summary
There are three options available to backup your MySQL databases
Using Site Backup & Restore
- Select "Site Backup & Restore" from the Files category, after logging into cPanel.
- Click the "Browse" link next to Databases.
- Select the desired archive date.
- Select the desired database.
- Click "download zip"
Using phpMyAdmin
- Login to your cPanel and click phpMyAdmin icon in Databases section.
- Select the database you wish to backup the list on the right.
- Click on the "Export" Tab.
- Click the "GO" button.
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You will be asked to save the .sql file to the hard drive; select the desired path, and click the OK button.
This can take a significant period of time, depending on the size of the file being imported, the number of operations the .sql file must perform, and a number of other variables.
Using the Command Line
Enter the following command to export your database:
mysqldump -u username -p database_name filenamehere.sql
Please see the separate Help Desk article here.
After pressing Enter you will be prompted for your MySQL password. Enter your password and this will export a copy of the database into your specified filename.
If you need assistance with any of these procedures, please contact our Support department.



