FAQs

How do I get a SQL file from an UpdraftPlus database backup?

UpdraftPlus backs up all of your data in normal zip files, including your database.  Your database backup is a regular SQL file that can be used anywhere.

Go to UpdraftPlus >> Backup / Restore >> Existing backups and click to download the database backup.

View of the existing backups window in UpdraftPlus

Locate your downloaded file and unzip it to view its contents.

Can I import it into my database using my hosting company control panel?

Section titled Can I import it into my database using my hosting company control panel?

Yes, your hosting provider will usually provide a database manager such as phpMyAdmin.  If your database has not been encrypted you can import the file directly.

Note: Some versions of phpMyAdmin may require a slightly different filename ending in db.sql.gz, in this case you can simply rename the file to match the required naming pattern.

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