How do I Backup a MySQL Database using PHPMyAdmin?

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You must make sure you backup up your MySQL database(s) to your local machine on a regular basis. 

 

How to back up a mySQL database using phpMyAdmin:

You can backup your database using PHPMyAdmin.

  1. select the database you want to backup
  2. select "Export" tab on the right screen.
  3. Choose the tables you wish to backup (or "Select All" for all tables).
  4. Scroll down and tick "Save File As..."
  5. Click on the "Go" button.
  6. Save the database that begins to download, on your local computer.

 

Article ID: 51, , Modified: April 1, 2014 at 9:01 AM

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