How to backup and restore your MySQL databases
From EZP Knowledge Base
When you run a database powered website, it is very important to keep a current backup of your databases! When you run a full cPanel backup, you do get a backup of your mysql databases with it, however there are times when there is no need to backup the whole site and just a database backup will do. To backup only your mysql databases follow these steps:
- Login to cPanel!
- Click Backups (under the "Files" heading)
- Under Download a MySQL Database Backup click the name of the database for which you wish you would like to back up.
- Click save as or select a destination for where you would like the back up to locally be saved to. You can never have too many backups!
If you make a mistake with a database, you can always restore the database very easily. To restore a database, please do the following:
- Click Backups (under the "Files" heading)
- Click the Browse button next to the option which says “Restore a MySQL Database”
- Select the SQL file for which you would like restored.
- Click the open button and click the upload button.
Congratulations, you've just restored your database! If you have any problems, you can always email support.


