Nowadays you can perform MySQL database backup in different ways. Also, you can choose a place where to store your backups. But how much time doest it usually take you to make MySQL database backup and store them in selected destinations? With the help of MySqlBackupFTP you create a backup job which will make MySQL backups according to your schedule.
How to Backup MySQL to Local or Network Folder
Follow this simple steps and you will create MySQLBackupFTP backup job which will make MySQL database backups according to your schedule and store them to Local / Network Folder.
- After you have downloaded and installed MySqlBackupFTP launch it. Check the connection to MySQL Server and select all databases which you are going to backup from the list on the left side.
- Choose a destination place where your backups will be stored by clicking “Add backup destination” and select Local / Network Folder from the list.
Make all settings and choose a folder where to store MySQL database backups. To check the connection press “Test” and then “Save & Close” to apply all new settings. 
- Check off “Schedule this job” and click “Advanced backup schedule” to create a backup schedule.
Set up the schedule as you need and click “Save & Close”. 
- The backup job is almost ready. Press “Save” to apply new settings and start your backup job. Also, you can run MySQL backup immediately, to do it click “Run Now”.
