How to Backup MySQL Database with Putty (SSH)

• Lucas
• November 19, 2011

To back up a database using an SSH client, simply use the following command:   mysqldump –opt -Q -u usuário_banco-de-dados -p nome_banco-de-dados > backup.sql   Replace the names in bold with the user of your database and the name of the database. Below is a video lesson explaining the process: