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March 9, 2018

How to Automatically Backup phpMyAdmin

The fact is that hosting your website on a shared hosting most probably means that the only way to access your MySql database would be
through phpMyAdmin. Moreover, regular backups are still the most efficient way to protect your data and making this process automatic
with phpMyAdmin will make this routine much easier.

The good news is that SQLBackupAndFTP allows its users to backup their MySQL Server databases by connecting not only directly via
TCP/IP, but also via the web interface of phpMyAdmin. Now, this process allows it to work for practically every website, including with the
cheapest shared hosting.

Creating Regular Backups via phpMyAdmin

Being one of the most used applications for MySQL databases management, PhpMyAdmin allows its users to create, alter, delete, drop,
export, and import MySQL database tables. In addition, through this handy application you can run MySQL queries, repair, check and
optimize tables, change collation as well as execute other database management commands. The great news is that this app is totally
free.

How to Backup MySQL Database Using phpMyAdmin

Creating a database backup with phpMyAdmin is very easy and takes only a few simple clicks. Here’s a step-by-step guide to backup your
database:

1. Select the database you want to back up from the list in the left pane

2. Click “Export” tab in the top navigation bar

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3. Select the “Quick” export method and then click “Go”

4. The database will be downloaded to the local computer’s default downloads location

That is it. Your database has just been backed up. The only thing is that the above phpMyAdmin process contains no specific settings to
make database backups regularly and automatically. This is precisely where SQLBackupAndFTP comes into the game.

How to Backup via phpMyAdmin Using SQLBackupAndFTP

SQLBackupAndFTP allows you to create a task that will make backups in accordance with a specific schedule and then forward them to
the selected location. Here’s a step-by-step guide to automate your backups:

1. Download and install SQLBackupAndFTP. After that connect it to your MySQL Server using phpMyAdmin method

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When prompted, enter you ordinary username and password that you usually use to access phpMyAdmin. Click “Test Connection” button
to make sure that everything works just fine.

2. After connecting to MySQL Server select databases that you need to backup, to do it click on the “Gear” button and choose databases
from the list

3. After that, choose one or more locations where your MySQL Server database backups will be sent and stored by clicking on the
“plus” button

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4. To make this process automatic, turn on “Schedule backups” and “Advanced Backup Schedule” to set up backup schedule

Now all basic backup job settings are done and they are saved automatically.

Test your backups from time to time

Another critical moment in the backup strategy is to check or test backups regularly. Creating a backup of all your recent database
changes does not necessarily mean ensure 100%  safety of your data. That is why we recommend to practice restoring your database on
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another (test) server from time to time. This procedure will allow you to have a reliable database backup in the event of failure as well as
ensure fast restoration process.

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4 Comments

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DSachith

OCTOBER 13, 2020 @

4:20 AM

Thank you very much, it’s working 100%

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Movie62

MARCH 26, 2021 @

5:24 AM

How can i use this on a Localhost Xampp Database? The URL: http://localhost/phpmyadmin/ or http://phpmyadmin/ doesn’t work :/

Can someone help me?

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Alex

MARCH 30, 2021 @

9:11 AM

Hi,

Please find the reply at http://community.sqlbackupandftp.com/t/database-connection-doesnt-work

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MUHAMMAD RIZWAN

JUNE 5, 2021 @
3:32 AM

plz select your Database and then copy url

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