The following articles include information on how to backup your MySQL databases prior to upgrading your cPanel & WHM server to a new MySQL® version:
MySQL Backups Prerequisites
MySQL Backups Storage Location
MySQL Backups With mysqldump
MySQL Backups with phpMyAdmin
Admin Note:
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This cPanel staff tutorial is no longer being maintained/updated here. For the most recent/up to date version please go here: cPanel Support - How do I backup MySQL Databases prior to upgrading to a new version?
MySQL Backups Prerequisites
MySQL Backups Storage Location
MySQL Backups With mysqldump
MySQL Backups with phpMyAdmin
Admin Note:
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This cPanel staff tutorial is no longer being maintained/updated here. For the most recent/up to date version please go here: cPanel Support - How do I backup MySQL Databases prior to upgrading to a new version?