Download a copy of your database Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 0 Minutes, 31 Seconds to Read If your website connects to a database, you will also need to export and download a copy of that database from your previous host. If your previous host uses phpMyAdmin for database management, and you’re comfortable using the interface, please see our article How to Export a Database using phpMyAdmin. Because database management can vary from host to host, if your previous host does not offer phpMyAdmin, you will want to check with them to find out the best way to obtain a back up of your site’s database. The backup of your database should be either a .sql, .zip, or .tar.gz file. Share this Article IC InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles Intro to Migrating your WordPress Site Data Migrating your WordPress Database Migrating WordPress Files Configuring WordPress After a Migration Testing your WordPress website after Migration How to Move WordPress from a Subfolder to the Root Directory What to expect during a mass server migration Move Your WordPress Site to a New Server Moving Websites Built with Older Technology into WordPress How to Export Your WordPress Sites
