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Navigate to your specific database in the Azure Portal. Select Export from the top toolbar.

For users who prefer local tools, SSMS allows you to export and download in a single workflow. Connect to your Azure SQL instance in SSMS. download backup azure sql database

The most straightforward method for manual downloads is using the built-in export feature. Navigate to your specific database in the Azure Portal

Provide a name for the .bacpac file, select an Azure Storage account and container to hold the export, and enter your SQL admin credentials. Connect to your Azure SQL instance in SSMS

Once finished, navigate to your storage container (using tools like Azure Storage Explorer) to download the file to your local machine. 2. Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Track progress under the Import/Export history tab of your logical SQL server.

Azure SQL Database is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering that manages backups automatically, meaning you cannot directly download standard .bak files like you would on-premises. However, you can of your database by exporting it as a .bacpac file. 1. Exporting via the Azure Portal