How-to backup a MySQL database

How do I create a backup of my MySQL database in cPanel?

Summary

Learn how-to backup a MySQL database on your Ecenica cPanel web hosting package.

Steps to backup your MySQL database

  1. Login into your Ecenica cPanel control panel. See Where do I login to my hosting control panel
  2. Click Backups
  3. Under Download a MySQL Database Backup, click your MySQL database name
  4. The MySQL backup file will start downloading to your PC or Mac