# Downloading a Database Backup

Once a backup of the database is created, it is recommended that you download it to an external storage device.

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1- Click Backups in the navigation panel

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2- Click the Download link, to store the backup to an external storage device.

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3- Click Save in the pop-up window to store the backup

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