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How to Import a MySQL Database in cPanel

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How to Import a MySQL Database in cPanel

You may need to import a database if you’re undertaking disaster recovery or migrating your web site to a new hosting solution. Before you’ll be able to proceed with this method, you’ll 1st need to create a database backup to import. Here are the steps you’ll need to undertake so as to import a database backup.

  1. Log into your cPanel account.
  2. Scroll down to the Databases section and click on phpMyAdmin.

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3. When phpMyAdmin opens, click the Import tab at the top of the page.

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4. When the Import page opens, go to the File to import section at the top. Click on the Choose file button. This will open a dialog box from where you can find the database backup file you wish to import from your device.

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5. After you have chosen the file you want to import, leave the settings below with their default values and click the Go button.