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Importing Large MariaDB Dumps Without Timeouts
MariaDB imports failing or timing out? Split the dump and import in order.
MariaDB behaves like MySQL during imports — big dumps can trigger timeouts and packet limits.
Best approach
- Split the dump into 10–20MB parts
- Import the schema chunk first
- Load remaining chunks in order
See also: How to Fix phpMyAdmin Import Timeout Errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SQLSplit work for MariaDB?
Yes. MariaDB uses the same SQL dump format as MySQL.