How do I create a MySQL backup?

You can take a backup of your MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin.  To do this, follow these steps.

Step 1: Login to your control panel (http://yourdomain.com/cpanel)
Step 2: Click on MySQL databases.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom and click on phpMyAdmin hyperlink.
Step 4: Click on the drop-down to the left and choose the database you wish to export the backup from.
Step 5: Click on the Export Tab.
Step 6: Click the Select All link shown in blue. The check Save as file and click Go.
Step 7: You will be asked to save the .sql file to the hard drive. Click Save.
Step 8: Choose the location to save to and click Save. Your database has now been exported.

You can also purchase our optional Backup On Demand plugin which will allow you to take one click backups of your databases as well as the rest of your hosting account.
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