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Split SQL Dumps for Migration Plugins (When They Fail)

Migration plugins can choke on large SQL files. Split them to keep migrations reliable.

Plugins often have hidden size limits. Splitting keeps migrations predictable.

When to split

  • Exports larger than 100MB
  • Repeated import failures
  • Shared hosting environments

Related: WordPress Database Too Large to Import?

Keep migrations reliable

Split large WordPress SQL dumps before import.

Split SQL file

Frequently Asked Questions

Do plugins support partial imports?

Some do, but many fail silently. Splitting is safer.

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