Troubleshooting·2024-03-29·3 min read

SQL Import Hanging or Stuck? Here’s the Fix

Imports that freeze mid‑way are usually caused by big statements or timeouts. Split the dump.

If the import progress bar stops moving, you’re likely hitting execution limits or oversized queries.

Fastest fix

Split the dump and re‑import in smaller chunks. This reduces runtime per request.

Related: phpMyAdmin max_execution_time: Fix Import Timeouts.

Unstick your import

Split big SQL files and try again.

If it’s been stuck for minutes, it likely won’t finish.

Getting 'Script timeout passed' when importing SQL files? Here's how to actually fix it without touching server settings.

When PHP hits max_execution_time, imports stop. Use this workaround without server access.

Large imports can exceed InnoDB log capacity. Here’s how to reduce the load.

Foreign key constraint errors often happen when imports are interrupted or out of order.