Export a database before application updates, migrations, imports or structural changes.
Applies to: MariaDB databases in SiteWorx
Export with phpMyAdmin
- Open Hosting Features > MySQL > phpMyAdmin.
- Select the correct database.
- Open Export.
- Choose the quick SQL export for a normal complete backup, or custom options only when you understand the application requirement.
- Use compression for a large database where offered.
- Download the export to a device or backup location outside the hosting account.
- Open the file or inspect the archive to confirm it is not empty and contains SQL table/data statements.
Record with the backup
- Domain/application name.
- Complete database name.
- Export date and time.
- Application and PHP version where relevant.
- Reason for the backup and the change it precedes.
Related articles
- Create a MariaDB database and user
- Manage a database with phpMyAdmin
- Import a database
- Restore a database
- Create a backup before changing a website
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25.