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# How to Perform Backup for MySQL Database in Direct Admin

1. Login to **Direct Admin** console and click on your target domain name.


2. Click on **MySQL Management** 
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3. Click on the **Download **button to download the specified database file.
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4. Your database will be downloaded into your computer once you press on the download button.