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How to Export a Database Over SSH

Exporting a database over SSH

Updated over a year ago

If you want to export a large database, or if you encountered difficulties exporting a database through phpMyAdmin, you can export your database using SSH by following these steps:

Step 1 - Preparation

Gather your database details: database name, user and password. If you don't remember the database password, you can change it.

Step 2 - Connect to SSH

  1. Make sure SSH is enabled

  2. Connect to your hosting via SSH

  3. Open your root directory (public_html)

Step 3 - Export the Database

Use the following command to export the database:

mysqldump -u database_username -p database_name > file.sql

For example, if the parameters of your database are:

  • Database name: u123456789_database

  • Username: u123456789_admin

  • Exported database backup name: backup.sql

The command will look like this:

mysqldump -u u123456789_admin -p u123456789_database > backup.sql

After that, you will be prompted to enter the database password, and the exporting process will start. Keep in mind that the time it will take may vary depending on the size of your database.

That’s it! Now you know how to export your database through SSH 😊

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