Import and export the database
You can use a dump to import and export data. A database dump is a text file that contains the database structure and data.You can use it as a backup copy and move databases between servers.
Exporting the data
To export the data from the database, go to Databases → select database → Dump → Export. The browser will ask you to select a directory to save the file and will save it into the directory for upload.
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Importing the data
Import from a local computer
To import the data into the database from your local computer:
- Go to Databases → select database → Dump → Import.
- Select a File type:
- Local computer file — select a local file;
- File URL on remote server — enter the URL-address.
- File on server — enter the path to the file on server.
- Click Upload.