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Download a MySQL Database Backup

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Overview

This function will allow you to download all MySQL databases that are a part of your account. As these databases change frequently, you may require to download them more often than the files in your /home directory.

Steps:
1. To access the Backup Menu, click on the VisionThisHosting.com cPanel Download a MySQL Database Backup icon above the words Backup on the main screen of your cPanel interface.

2. Click on the name of the database you wish to download below the words Download a MySQL Database Backup.

3. Save the file to your computer.

Troubleshooting
Make sure to use a zip program that is compatible with .gz files when unzipping, and zipping the archive or the archive may not work properly.

Related cPanel Docs below:
Backup
––Generating a full backup
––Download backups
––Download a home directory backup
––Download a MySQL Database Backup
––Downloading an alias or filter
––Restoring backups

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