How to Import and Export Databases Export To Export a database, open up terminal, making sure that you are not logged into MySQL and type, mysqldump -u [username] -p [database name] > [database name].sql The database that you selected in the command will now be exported to your droplet. Import To import a database, first create a new blank database in the MySQL shell to serve as a destination for your data. CREATE DATABASE newdatabase; Then log out of the MySQL shell and type the following on the command line: mysql -u [username] -p newdatabase < [database name].sql With that, your chosen database has been imported into your destination database in MySQL. How to Reset a Root Password When you first install MySQL, you have to set up your root password. However, should you forget it at any point, you can still recover it. Step One—Shut Down MySQL In terminal, stop the MySQL process /etc/init.d/mysql stop Step Two—Access MySQL Safe Mode In safe mod...