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Restoring Large Database Backups on Shared Hosting

Shared hosting limits make restores painful. Here’s the most reliable workflow.

Shared hosts have low upload and execution limits. A single large dump almost always fails.

Reliable restore workflow

  1. Split the dump into 10–20MB chunks
  2. Import via phpMyAdmin in sequence
  3. Verify tables after import

See also: phpMyAdmin Upload Limit Too Small?

Restore without limits

Split large backups into small, safe chunks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a size limit for phpMyAdmin?

Yes. It varies by host and is often very low.

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