Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download WordPress Database from cPanel

WordPress is a popular content management system used by millions of websites around the world. As a WordPress user, you may need to download your database at some point, for example, to backup your website or move it to a different hosting provider. In this article, we’ll show you how to download your WordPress database from cPanel.

Step 1: Login to cPanel

The first step is to log in to your cPanel account. You can do this by typing your domain name followed by "/cpanel" in your web browser address bar. For example, if your website is "mywebsite.com", type "mywebsite.com/cpanel". Then enter your login credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to phpMyAdmin

Once you are logged in to cPanel, scroll down to the "Databases" section and click on "phpMyAdmin".

Step 3: Select your Database

You should now see the phpMyAdmin interface. On the left-hand side, you will see a list of databases. Click on the database that corresponds to your WordPress website.

Step 4: Export the Database

With your database selected, click the "Export" tab at the top of the page. If you want to download the entire database, make sure all tables are selected. If you only want to download specific tables, select them from the list.

Under "Export method", select "Quick" and under "File format," select "SQL". Then click the "Go" button.

Step 5: Download the Database

You will be prompted to download the database. Select where you want to save the database file on your computer and click "Save".

Congratulations! You've successfully downloaded your WordPress database from cPanel.

Conclusion

Downloading your WordPress database from cPanel is a simple process that can be performed by anyone with access to cPanel. Once you have the database file, you can use it to backup your website, move it to a different hosting provider or perform any other task that requires a backup of your database.