Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, you’ll learn how to automatically back up a MySQL database using PHP cron job. This tutorial covers Linux cron as well as Windows Task Scheduler, making it perfect for shared hosting, VPS, and production servers.

We’ll create a PHP MySQL auto backup script using mysqldump, generate compressed (.sql.gz) backups, and configure automatic cleanup of old backups based on retention days. This method ensures your database is always safe without manual effort.

👉 Full step-by-step tutorial & source code:
🔗 codexworld.com/auto-backup-mysql-database-using-php-cron

If you’re working with PHP & MySQL, this automated backup solution is a must-have.
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