How to Export and Import Database Dumps in Plesk?
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How to Export and Import Database Dumps in Plesk?

A database dump is a file that contains the information and structure of a database. It can be utilised as a backup.

Plesk now provides a quicker method for producing database dumps, storing them, and deploying previously produced dumps on the server.

Backing up a database

Login to your plesk panel.

In the left sidebar, click Databases.

Locate the database you want to back up, and then click Export Dump:

Select a destination directory for the backup file, specify a filename, and then click OK. Plesk creates the backup file.

Restoring a database

  1. Login to your plesk panel.
  1. In the left sidebar, click Databases.
  1. Locate the database you want to restore, and then click Import Dump:
  1. Browse to the backup file location, select the file, and then click OK.