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How To Export a phpMyAdmin Database

Updated 2024-08-221 min read

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There are often times where you may need to export a database via the phpMyAdmin interface in cPanel. This can be achieved very easily using a couple simple steps:

1. Login to cPanel and click phpMyAdmin under DATABASES.

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2.  Click on the database you want to export and then click Button at the Top that says Export. Note: If this is a WordPress site you can usually find the database name within your wp-config.php file. 

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3. Click Go to generate a .sql file of your database. This is all that is needed in most cases.

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Though the quick export option is all that is needed in most cases, if you did want to export specific tables you can select Custom for export method and check the boxes next to each table that you want to export. 

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How do I choose the correct database to export?

Select the database in phpMyAdmin before opening Export. For WordPress, the guide points to wp-config.php to identify the database name.

What does a quick export download?

The described quick export generates a .sql file containing the selected database when you choose Go.

Can I export only some tables?

Yes. Choose the Custom export method, then select the tables you want included rather than exporting the whole database.

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