Overview: How to Download a Dump of a Database in Plesk
This guide explains How to Download a Dump of a Database in Plesk step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
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You can generate a backup of your database and download it to your computer using Plesk.
1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. Click on Databases from the Sidebar Menu.
3. Choose the database you want to download from the list of databases.
4. Proceed with Export Dump, and a popup box will appear.
5. Choose the directory where your database dump will be saved. Checkmark Automatically download the dump after its creation, and confirm with Export Dump.
Once the database dump is generated, your browser will prompt you to download it. If not, click Download.
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