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Import a Large WordPress Database with WP‑CLI

WP‑CLI is often the fastest way to import huge WordPress dumps. Here’s the safest workflow.

If phpMyAdmin fails, WP‑CLI can import large databases without a browser timeout.

Recommended workflow

  1. Split the dump into 20–50MB chunks
  2. Import with WP‑CLI in order
  3. Run search‑replace after migration
wp db import dump_part_1.sql

Related: WordPress Database Too Large to Import?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP‑CLI faster than phpMyAdmin?

Yes. It runs on the server without browser timeouts.

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