Database export

How to export your database (HeidiSQL / phpMyAdmin)

πŸ“¦ How to export your database (HeidiSQL / phpMyAdmin)

Database export is required when:

  • we ask you to send a database dump for debugging

  • you are moving your server

  • you want to create a backup before changes

Below are two supported methods.


βœ… Method 1: Export using phpMyAdmin

Steps

  1. Open phpMyAdmin

  2. Select your database from the left sidebar

  3. Click the Export tab

  4. Choose Quick export method

  5. Format: SQL

  6. Click Export and download the .sql file

πŸ“Ί Video tutorial:


Steps

  1. Open HeidiSQL and connect to your database

  2. Right-click your database name

  3. Click Export database as SQL

  4. Select:

    • Output: SQL file

    • Structure + Data

  5. Start the export and save the .sql file

πŸ“Ί Video tutorial:


⚠️ Important notes

  • Do not modify the exported .sql file

  • Do not send screenshots β€” always send the .sql file

  • If the database is large, compress it to .zip before uploading

  • Never share database files publicly β€” send them only in tickets


πŸ“© Sending the file to support

Upload the exported .sql (or .zip) file directly in your ticket so we can analyze the issue properly.

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