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Export and Import a WordPress Database with phpMyAdmin (Step-by-Step)

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Updated: December 28, 2025 • Use this as a practical workflow. Provider dashboards change—adapt the steps to your UI.

Export

Open phpMyAdmin, select database.
Click Export → Quick or Custom.
Download the SQL file.

Import

Create new database.
Open Import, upload SQL.
Fix file size limits if needed (use SSH).

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