How to Export WordPress Database Using WP CLI Full Guide
Export your WordPress database quickly and safely using WP-CLI — no phpMyAdmin needed.
In this video, you’ll learn how to create a full database backup in seconds using simple WP-CLI commands. This method is ideal for migrations, backups, and development workflows.
🚀 What you’ll learn
How to export WordPress database using WP-CLI
Save database file in default directory
Export database to a custom path (Windows + Linux)
Best practices for safe backups
💻 Commands used in this video
Basic export (default folder):
wp db export backup.sql
Custom path export (Windows example):
wp db export C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\mybackup.sql
⚠️ Important
Always ensure the destination folder exists before running the export command.
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