How to export a MySql database to a file via the Command Line in Linux

• Open a new Terminal Window
• Type in the following command
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  mysqldump -uUsername -pPassword DatabaseName > outputFile.sql
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• The command above will export a selected database to a file called outputFile.sql
  • mysqldump = a database backup program
  • -u = Username for the database
  • -p = Password for the database
  • DatabaseName = The database name you wish to export