Copy-ready commandMariaDB mysqldump
mysqldump -u root -p database_name > backup.sqlRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Appropriate database client and connection
- Permissions
- Database privileges vary
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Back up a MariaDB or MySQL database.
mysqldump -u root -p database_name > backup.sqlCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Appropriate database client and connection is installed and available in your current shell.