{"id":78564,"date":"2026-04-08T21:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=78564"},"modified":"2026-04-09T23:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:42:55","slug":"export-wordpress-database","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/export-wordpress-database\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export WordPress Database by 4 Methods: A 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you're running a WordPress site, you might eventually need to <strong>export WordPress database<\/strong> for backups, migration, or troubleshooting. And yet, many users find this process very daunting, especially when encountering unexpected hiccups like data corruption or incomplete exports.<\/p>\n<p>But don't worry; we're here to help you through it all! In this article, our team will discuss 4 different ways to export WordPress database:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/export-wordpress-database\/#how-to-export-wordpress-database-phpmyadmin\"><strong>Method 1: How to export the database using phpMyAdmin<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/export-wordpress-database\/#how-to-export-wordpress-database-using-ssh\"><strong>Method 2: How to export using SSH<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/export-wordpress-database\/#how-to-export-wordpress-database-using-wp-cli\"><strong>Method 3: How to export with WP-CLI<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/export-wordpress-database\/#export-using-mysql-gui-tools\"><strong>Method 4: How to export using MySQL GUI tools<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you ready? Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Export WordPress Database: A Quick Overview<\/h2>\n<p>First, before exploring the different export methods, let's take a moment to clarify what exactly this export process is meant to achieve!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78578\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78578\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10.webp\" alt=\"wordpress-database-export\" width=\"785\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10.webp 785w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-300x154.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image10-768x393.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The export is important for three main reasons: safety, flexibility, and store migration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Simply put, exporting a WordPress database means all the data (your posts, pages, user info, etc.) will get saved in a specific format that can be read by most database systems available. This is important for three reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Having a database backup means that if something goes wrong (e.g., server crash or hacker attack), you can quickly bring your website back online with minimal downtime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Need to pull just a few posts or pages for a new project? A WordPress export database will let you do that easily. There's no need to start from scratch when repurposing some of your content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website migration:<\/strong> If you're moving to a new hosting provider or switching servers, the export WordPress database ensures all your site's data can facilitate the move without a hitch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-detail\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"title\">Migrate your online store smarter!<\/h2>\n<p>LitExtension can safely transfer your data to unlock more growth on the new platform.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-frame\" href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=ctabox&utm_term=kristen&utm_content=wordpressmigration_top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE DEMO AVAILABLE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78213\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-08-1.png\" alt=\"How to perform seamless ecommerce migration store migration with LitExtension\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Method 1: How to Export WordPress Database phpMyAdmin<\/h2>\n<p>Are you a beginner looking to avoid the technical deep dive? Then, this free, open-source tool is perfect for you, especially if you're working with simple or smaller databases! You don't even need to turn to the command line during the entire process.<\/p>\n<p>However, one catch with phpMyAdmin is that it's not included in all hosting providers. For instance, platforms like Cloudways use an alternative called Adminer, which serves similar purposes but is not as easy to use. So, make sure your hosting provider supports phpMyAdmin before proceeding to the steps below:<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1. Select your database<\/h3>\n<p>First, log in to your web hosting control panel (usually cPanel) and click the &#8220;phpMyAdmin&#8221; icon. (Have no cPanel on your host? Then try appending \/phpmyadmin to your site URL).<\/p>\n<p>Once in phpMyAdmin, find a list of databases on the left-hand side, then click the database name associated with your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78569\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78569\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-4.webp\" alt=\"export-wordpress-database-step-1\" width=\"1536\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-4.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-4-300x146.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-4-1024x497.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image1-4-768x373.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 1. Choose the WordPress database from the left side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 2. Select your export method<\/h3>\n<p>After selecting the database in Step 1, click the &#8220;Export&#8221; tab at the top. When the export screen shows up, choose the &#8220;Custom&#8221; option under the &#8220;Export Method&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p>Next, from the dropdown menu, choose &#8220;SQL&#8221; as the format (though you can select CSV if preferred).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78576\" style=\"width: 1046px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78576\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-1.webp\" alt=\"export-wordpress-database-step-2a\" width=\"1046\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-1.webp 1046w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-1-300x247.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-1-1024x842.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image8-1-768x631.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1046px) 100vw, 1046px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 2a. Choose your export method and file format<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once done, scroll to the &#8220;Tables&#8221; section and ensure all tables are selected to back up the entire database.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78579\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78579\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11.webp\" alt=\"export-wordpress-database-step-2b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-300x91.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image11-768x233.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 2b. Select all the tables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 3. Export WordPress database<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, scroll to the bottom and click the &#8220;Export&#8221; button to start the export process. Your database file (in SQL format) will be downloaded to your computer!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78577\" style=\"width: 1046px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78577\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9.webp\" alt=\"export-wordpress-database-step-3\" width=\"1046\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9.webp 1046w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-300x247.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-1024x842.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image9-768x631.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1046px) 100vw, 1046px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 3. Export database WordPress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Method 2: How to Export WordPress Database Using SSH<\/h2>\n<p>Now, let's talk about SSH (short for Secure Shell). It's a powerful protocol that gives you secure, remote access to servers and ensures the connection between your computer and the server is locked down tight.<\/p>\n<p>However, that means you'll need a solid grasp of command-line interfaces (CLI) and a basic understanding of server management to export WordPress site databases. Without that technical know-how, the following steps might be a bit tricky:<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1. Log in to your server<\/h3>\n<p>First, open your terminal or command prompt, then type the following command:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'courier new', courier, monospace;\">ssh username@server_ip<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Make sure to replace &#8220;username&#8221; with your actual server user name and &#8220;server_ip&#8221; with your server's IP address! Once done, press &#8220;Enter&#8221; to connect.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Run the mysqldump command<\/h3>\n<p>After connecting, run this command to back up your database:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'courier new', courier, monospace;\">mysqldump -u database_user -p database_name &gt; C:\\Backups\\wordpress_backup.sql<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Remember to replace &#8220;database_user&#8221; with your database username and database_name with your WordPress database name. Also, adjust &#8220;C:\\Backups\\wordpress_backup.sql&#8221; with the location and name you want for the backup file.<\/p>\n<p>After that, press &#8220;Enter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Export WordPress database<\/h3>\n<p>When prompted, type your database password and press &#8220;Enter.&#8221; Your WordPress database backup is now created! To confirm the backup is complete, list the files in your directory by typing:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'courier new', courier, monospace;\">ls -lrt<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, check if you see the file &#8220;wordpress_backup.sql;&#8221; if it's there, the backup was successful! You just need to download this backup file to your local drive for safekeeping.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Method 3: How to Export WordPress Database Using WP-CLI<\/h2>\n<p>Another common approach is to use WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface). As its name suggests, you can skip the admin dashboard entirely to handle everything from the command line \u2014 whether it's a database export, plugin update, or theme installation!<\/p>\n<p>But before we go into the steps, here's a word of caution: although WP-CLI isn't too complex, you still need to be comfortable using basic command lines or terminals. Read our instructions carefully to avoid hiccups along the way:<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1. Log in to the WordPress server<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing to do is to open the terminal and use the SSH command to access your WordPress server:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'courier new', courier, monospace;\">ssh username@wordpress-ip-address<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Make sure to replace &#8220;username&#8221; with your actual username and &#8220;wordpress-ip-address&#8221; with the IP address of your server.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Locate the WordPress root directory<\/h3>\n<p>Once logging in, navigate to the folder where WordPress is installed. The simplest way to do so is by running this command:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'courier new', courier, monospace;\">cd \/var\/www\/html\/wordpress<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Export WordPress database<\/h3>\n<p>Now, create a backup of your WordPress database using this command:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'courier new', courier, monospace;\">wp db export<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Note that this command will automatically export WordPress website database in your current directory. If you prefer another storage location, use this command:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'courier new', courier, monospace;\">wp db export \/backup\/wp-backup.sql<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Replace \/backup\/ with a specific folder you choose, and that's it!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Method 4: Export Using MySQL GUI Tools<\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer a visual interface instead of command lines, MySQL GUI tools offer a much more intuitive way to export your WordPress database. These tools typically provide point-and-click workflows, built-in query editors, and export wizards that simplify the entire backup process, even for larger or more complex databases.<\/p>\n<p>That said, each tool differs in terms of supported operating systems and additional features. Below is a curated comparison table to help you choose the most suitable option:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-89973\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-89973\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.10\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-89973\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"525\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"4\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"4\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-597\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tool Name<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-598\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Supported OS (Paid Version)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-599\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Supported OS (Free \/ Trial Version)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-600\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-601\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>MySQL Workbench<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-602\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows, macOS, Linux<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-603\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows, macOS, Linux<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-604\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Official tool maintained by Oracle<\/p><p>&bull; Visual export\/import wizard (dump & restore)<\/p><p>&bull; Data modeling and ER diagrams<\/p><p>&bull; Built-in performance monitoring<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-605\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>EMS SQL<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-606\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Management Studio for MySQL<br>Windows<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-607\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&mdash;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-608\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Advanced database backup and restore tools<\/p><p>&bull; Visual database designer<\/p><p>&bull; Powerful data analysis and reporting<\/p><p>&bull; Supports automation via scheduled tasks<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-609\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Aqua Data Studio<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-610\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows, macOS, Linux<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-611\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows, macOS, Linux (14-day trial)<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-612\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Supports multiple database types (not just MySQL)<\/p><p>&bull; Visual query builder and ER modeling<\/p><p>&bull; Cross-platform with multi-language support<\/p><p>&bull; Integrated version control (Git, SVN)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-613\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Navicat for MySQL<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-614\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows, macOS, Linux<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-615\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows, macOS, Linux (14-day trial)<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-616\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Intuitive GUI for backup, restore, and data transfer<\/p><p>&bull; Data synchronization & structure comparison<\/p><p>&bull; Cloud connection support<\/p><p>&bull; Scheduling for automated exports<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-617\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>SQLyog<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-618\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-619\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&mdash;<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-620\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Fast and lightweight interface<\/p><p>&bull; One-click backup and restore<\/p><p>&bull; Visual schema and query builder<\/p><p>&bull; SSH tunneling for secure connections<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-621\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Toad for MySQL<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-622\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-623\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&mdash;<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-624\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Advanced SQL editor with auto-completion<\/p><p>&bull; Automation and scripting capabilities<\/p><p>&bull; Database comparison and sync tools<\/p><p>&bull; Performance tuning utilities<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-625\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p><strong>HeidiSQL<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-626\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&mdash;<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-627\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Windows<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-628\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Free and open-source<\/p><p>&bull; Simple export to SQL, CSV, XML formats<\/p><p>&bull; Lightweight and beginner-friendly<\/p><p>&bull; Supports MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-629\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Sequel Pro<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-630\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>macOS<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-631\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>macOS<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-632\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Native macOS application<\/p><p>&bull; Fast table browsing and export<\/p><p>&bull; Simple UI for quick database access<\/p><p>&bull; Ideal for local development workflows<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-633\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Querious<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-634\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\"><p>macOS<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-635\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>macOS (trial available)<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-636\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&bull; Clean and modern macOS interface<\/p><p>&bull; Inline editing and data filtering<\/p><p>&bull; Quick export with customizable formats<\/p><p>&bull; Strong focus on usability and speed<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Migrate A WordPress Database<\/h2>\n<p>We've just covered how to export WordPress database with 3 methods, which are ideal if you simply want to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-wordpress-site\/\">WordPress backup<\/a> or extract specific data. But for a full WordPress site migration, you'll likely need a more comprehensive alternative! Here are two highly recommended migration approaches you may consider:<\/p>\n<h3>To use the WP Migrate DB plugin (Basic)<\/h3>\n<p>Among the many options available for export database WordPress plugin, WP Migrate stands out with overwhelmingly glowing reviews. And true to the &#8220;Migrate&#8221; in its name, WP Migrate goes beyond regular exports to handle a simple store migration pretty well! Here's how to get started:<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1. Adjust the settings<\/h4>\n<p>Go to the sidebar in your WordPress dashboard, click &#8220;Tools,&#8221; and select &#8220;Migrate DB.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78574\" style=\"width: 1678px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78574\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-1.webp\" alt=\"migrate-wordpress-plugin-step-1\" width=\"1678\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-1.webp 1678w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-1-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-1-1024x571.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-1-768x428.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image6-1-1536x857.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1678px) 100vw, 1678px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 1a. Choose \u201cTools\u201d &gt; \u201cMigrate DB\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the Migrate DB page, check the box for &#8220;Save as file to your computer&#8221; if it's not already selected. Also, for large databases, you can also check the box for &#8220;Compress file with gzip&#8221; to make the download faster.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78571\" style=\"width: 1682px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-78571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-3.webp\" alt=\"migrate-wordpress-plugin-step-1b\" width=\"1682\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-3.webp 1682w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-3-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-3-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-3-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-3-1536x858.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1682px) 100vw, 1682px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 1b. Choose \u201cSave as file to your computer\u201d & \u201cCompress file with gzip.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next, in the &#8220;Replace file path&#8221; section, enter the new file path where the site will be stored on the new server. Remember to replace your original URL as well since you're going to transfer WordPress site to a new URL.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78573\" style=\"width: 1682px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78573\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image5-1.webp\" alt=\"migrate-wordpress-plugin-step-1c\" width=\"1682\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image5-1.webp 1682w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image5-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image5-1-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image5-1-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image5-1-1536x858.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1682px) 100vw, 1682px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 1c. Replace the file path and URL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 2. Export WordPress database<\/h4>\n<p>Finally, click &#8220;Export.&#8221; Once the export finishes, the file will automatically download to your computer. Now, you can upload the downloaded .sql or .sql.gz file to your new server using Command Line or phpMyAdmin!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78575\" style=\"width: 1682px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78575\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-1.webp\" alt=\"migrate-wordpress-plugin-step-2\" width=\"1682\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-1.webp 1682w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-1-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-1-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image7-1-1536x858.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1682px) 100vw, 1682px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 2. Export WordPress database<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>To contact LitExtension (Advanced)<\/h3>\n<p>As you can see, the WordPress export database plugin above is very beginner-friendly. But that's exactly why you can only use this plugin for simple, basic migrations, preferably to a platform fairly similar to WordPress in core features! Otherwise, more complex requirements will likely cause you frustrating roadblocks along the way.<\/p>\n<p>So, let us suggest a much smarter alternative: contact the LitExtension team. With over 12 years of experience and expertise across 140 eCommerce platforms and website builders, we can handle even the most challenging migrations effortlessly!<\/p>\n<p>Overall, there are only three steps to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78570\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78570\" style=\"width: 1289px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78570\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-3.webp\" alt=\"litextension-aio-package\" width=\"1289\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-3.webp 1289w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-3-300x111.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-3-1024x381.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-3-768x285.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1289px) 100vw, 1289px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to migrate a WordPress site with LitExtension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 1. Consultation by LitExtension experts<\/h4>\n<p>The first thing to do is to reach out to our LitExtension team; our primary goal at this stage is to fully understand your migration needs. For example, do you want to export WordPress media library, blog posts, orders, products, or other data types?<\/p>\n<p>We will provide a clear outline of the services and pricing after reviewing your requirements. Once payments are confirmed, we will take over the migration process from here!<\/p>\n<h4>Step 2. Data mapping and setup by experts<\/h4>\n<p>Now that your needs have been clearly defined, our LitExtension team will start the technical groundwork, which involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting up your new store's platform<\/li>\n<li>Installing the necessary plugins<\/li>\n<li>Removing placeholder content (if any)<\/li>\n<li>Creating 301 redirects to keep your SEO intact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested in seeing how it works before committing? No problem; we can offer you a free <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/demo-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LitExtension demo migration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3. Perform full eCommerce replatforming<\/h4>\n<p>The setup in Step 2 is finalized; now, it's time for us to carry out the full migration process for you! You'll receive regular updates from our team throughout the entire process.<\/p>\n<p>After the data transfer, we will carefully review everything again to ensure nothing is out of place. At this point, your site will be fully operational and ready to launch on its new platform.<\/p>\n<p>And the benefits just keep coming even after that! Our team will cover any additional options that come up during or after the migration process at no extra cost to you. Plus, for the next three months, you can rest easy knowing that we\u2019ve got you covered with services like Remigrations, Smart Updates, and Free\/Unlimited Recent Migrations to ensure no data is missing.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to unlock your next big win? Reach out to our team today!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Common Issues When Exporting Large Databases<\/h2>\n<p>Exporting a small WordPress database is usually straightforward. However, dealing with large datasets might be a different story, as certain limitations and errors tend to appear more frequently:<\/p>\n<h3>Timeout errors and incomplete exports<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most frequent problems, especially with phpMyAdmin, is timeout errors. Since phpMyAdmin runs through your browser, it is subject to server execution limits. If your database is too large, the export process may stop midway without completing.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid this, you can either increase your server's max execution time (if you have access) or switch to more robust methods like SSH or WP-CLI, which are not restricted by browser timeouts.<\/p>\n<p>Another workaround is to export the database in smaller chunks; for example, you can export selected tables instead of the entire database at once.<\/p>\n<h3>Memory limits or server constraints<\/h3>\n<p>Large exports can also hit PHP memory limits or server resource caps. This issue is particularly common in shared hosting environments, where resources are tightly controlled.<\/p>\n<p>If you encounter memory-related errors, consider enabling compression (such as gzip) to reduce file size during export. Alternatively, you can use command-line tools like mysqldump or wp db export, which are often more efficient because they consume fewer server resources than web-based tools.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are performing a one-time migration, upgrading your hosting plan or temporarily increasing memory limits can also help.<\/p>\n<h3>Character encoding issues<\/h3>\n<p>Another critical issue is incorrect character encoding. If your export settings do not match the database's original encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. UTF-8mb4), you may encounter broken characters or corrupted content after import.<br \/>\nTo prevent this, always verify the encoding settings before exporting. Most tools let you explicitly define the charset, so make sure it matches your WordPress database configuration.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Restore A WordPress Database from An Exported Database File<\/h2>\n<p>We have already walked you through ways to export your WordPress database and even provided two solid methods on how to migrate WordPress site.<\/p>\n<p>Now, before we wrap things up, let's tackle one last issue: restoring your WordPress database from a backup! The process is straightforward, nothing complicated:<\/p>\n<p>First, go to the database tables and click &#8220;Check All&#8221; to select all tables, then find the drop-down menu labeled &#8220;With Selected.\u201d. Click it and choose &#8220;Drop&#8221; from the menu.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78572\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78572\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78572\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-3.webp\" alt=\"restore-wordpress-database-step-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-3-300x193.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-3-768x494.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose \u201cCheck All\u201d &gt; \u201cWith Selected\u201d &gt; \u201cDrop.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When prompted, click &#8220;Yes&#8221; to confirm the operation. Once this operation is done, click on the &#8220;Import&#8221; tab. Click &#8220;Choose File&#8221; and select the backup file you want to import. Finally, to finish, click the &#8220;Go&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78580\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78580\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12.webp\" alt=\"restore-wordpress-database-step-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12.webp 800w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-300x197.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image12-768x505.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose the \u201cImport\u201d tab &gt; \u201cChoose file\u201d &gt; \u201cGo.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Export WordPress Database: FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you export a WordPress database?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You can export WordPress blog posts, products, orders, comments, etc., via phpMyAdmin, SSH, WP-CLI, or even a third-party plugin. Still, for a comprehensive store migration, your best option is to contact the LitExtension team.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I export a WordPress database to Excel?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most export plugins will do since they usually support multiple file formats like Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, or even XML.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I backup my WordPress database?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Simply follow the methods outlined above to download the export files to your computer, then save them in a secure location. That's how you create a reliable backup for your database!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which is better for WordPress, MySQL or MariaDB?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For most WordPress users, MariaDB is considered the superior choice due to its better performance and open-source nature. Nevertheless, MySQL remains a highly stable and reliable standard.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where is my WordPress database stored?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Your WordPress database is not stored in a traditional folder like your images or theme files. 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