Import a MySQL database

Before you can import a MySQL backup, you must first create a new MySQL database. Follow the instructions below to import a MySQL database from a .sql backup.

Import a MYSQL database on Cloud Hosting

1. Log into phpMyAdmin
2. Click Import
3. Click [Choose File]
4. Select your .sql file
5. Click [Go]

Import a MySQL database on cPanel Hosting

1. Log into phpMyAdmin
2. Select the database you wish to import your .sql backup into from the left hand column
3. Click Import
4. Click [Choose File]
5. Select your .sql file
6. Click [Go]