SiteGround SQL Import Guide

SiteGround import limits make large dumps unreliable without splitting.

Typical limits

  • • Upload caps on shared hosting
  • • Execution timeouts
  • • Large statements can fail

Best fixes

  • • Split into smaller files
  • • Import via phpMyAdmin in order
  • • Use SSH + CLI on higher plans

Quick fix

Split your dump into smaller chunks before importing.

Open SQLSplit

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