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How to export a MySQL database via cPanel
You may need to export a MySQL database from your host. This can be done via cPanel using phpMyAdmin.
Log into cPanel via ClientZone
- Log into ClientZone.
- Click on the ‘Hosting’ tab.
- Select your domain on the right hand side.
- Click on the ‘Website Manager’ button.
- Now select ‘Log into Website Manager’.
Check if a database is available to export
Before you can export a database, we recommend you do a quick check to see if one is available.
- Scroll down and click on ‘MySQL Database’.
- Any database that is available will be listed on this screen.
- To continue, click on the home button at the top of the screen.
Export your database
- Click on the ‘PHPMyAdmin’ option.
- You’ll see the database available for export on the left hand side.
- Select the database to continue.
- Now click on the ‘Export’ option to continue.
- Select your preferred Export Method.
- For this example we will use the Quick option.
- Make sure that the Format is set to SQL and click on the ‘Go’ button.
- You database will be downloaded to your computer.
Importing a MySQL database.
Read this article to find out How to import a MySQL database via cPanel.
How to export a MySQL Database via cPanel
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