How to Export a Database With phpMyAdmin in Hostinger

Exporting a database via phpMyAdmin at Hostinger

Updated 5 days ago

You can easily export a database from your Hostinger Web or Cloud hosting plan by following these steps:

  1. Open the database using phpMyAdmin

  2. Click the Export button on the phpMyAdmin top bar:

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    phpMyAdmin database export tab highlighted in the top menu

  3. To export your database in SQL file format, which is the most commonly used when moving databases, scroll down and click on Go:

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    phpMyAdmin export page with the Go button highlighted for exporting a database

  4. If you have special requirements , such as a different file format or export only some tables from your database, select the Custom export method and adjust the settings accordingly:
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phpMyAdmin export page with Custom export selected and tables section highlighted

That’s it! Once you click Go, a copy of your database will be downloaded to your local device.

If you encounter any issues using this method, try exporting via SSH 💡