Minecraft servers rely on databases to store important information, such as player profiles, inventories, and game progress. To manage these databases, server administrators often use phpMyAdmin, a web-based tool for managing MySQL databases. By using phpMyAdmin, administrators can easily export or import Minecraft databases, allowing them to back up essential data or transfer it to a new server.

How to Export a MySQL Database

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Go to the Databases tab.

3. From the desired database, choose Edit. Learn how to create a database here.

4. Press the PhpMyAdmin button.

5. Log in using the database Username and Password from step 3. The log in will fail if the server choice does not match the database server type.

6. Go to the Export tab.

7. Under Export Method, choose Quick. Custom is used for advanced options.

8. Select the desired Export format. SQL is the default database format.

9. Click Export.

How to Import a MySQL Database

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Go to the Databases tab.

3. Open the Edit menu of the chosen database.

4. Press the PhpMyAdmin button.

5. Log in using the database Username and Password from step 3. The log in will fail if the server choice does not match the database server type.

6. Go to the Import tab.

7. From the File to import: table, upload the desired .sql file or zip.

Note: If the file to import is custom, select the character set and format manually. Otherwise, the default recommended settings are used.

8. Click Import.