Download a copy of your database InMotion Hosting ContributorUpdated on August 16, 2021 1 Minute 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. Summarize and Research with AIShare on Social Media 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 SSL Certificate Lifetimes Shrink to 47 Days by 2029 Installing SSLs and Generating CSRs in cPanel How to Upload Large Files Without FTP Timeouts eCommerce – Setup your Merchant Account Gateway How to Zip and Unzip Files on Windows 11 and Windows 10 How to Transfer and Backup Website Files with Rsync .htaccess File Reference List: Rules, Fixes, and Uses How to Force a File Download With .htaccess Redirecting Visitors to an Under Construction Page How to Force www and non-www on Your Domain with .htaccess