How to export a mysql database using Command Prompt?

First check if your command line recognizes mysql command. If not go to command & type in:

set path=c:\wamp\bin\mysql\mysql5.1.36\bin

Then use this command to export your database:

mysqldump -u YourUser -p YourDatabaseName > wantedsqlfile.sql

You will then be prompted for the database password.

This exports the database to the path you are currently in, while executing this command

Note: Here are some detailed instructions regarding both import and export

Simply use the following command,

For Export:

mysqldump -u [user] -p [db_name] | gzip > [filename_to_compress.sql.gz] 

For Import:

gunzip < [compressed_filename.sql.gz]  | mysql -u [user] -p[password] [databasename] 

Note: There is no space between the keyword '-p' and your password.