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How to Import a Large SQL File in XAMPP (Without the Timeout)
XAMPP's phpMyAdmin chokes on big dumps. Here's how to raise the limits or skip phpMyAdmin entirely with the MySQL command line.
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Import a Large SQL File in MAMP / MAMP PRO
MAMP bundles its own PHP and MySQL with their own limits. Here's how to import a big database without the phpMyAdmin upload error.
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Import a Large SQL Dump Into a Docker MySQL Container
Three ways to load a big .sql file into a MySQL or MariaDB container — including the entrypoint trick that imports automatically on first run.
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Importing a Large SQL File Into Google Cloud SQL
Cloud SQL imports from a bucket, not your laptop. The gsutil + gcloud workflow, the permissions gotcha, and how to handle multi-GB dumps.
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Importing a Large SQL Dump Into a DigitalOcean Managed Database
DigitalOcean's managed MySQL requires SSL and blocks SUPER. The exact connection string, the flags that matter, and how to load a big dump.
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Import Large SQL Files on HostGator
HostGator phpMyAdmin limits are low. Split the dump for reliable imports.
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Import Large SQL Files on Bluehost
Bluehost’s phpMyAdmin limits can block big imports. Use this proven workflow.
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Importing Large SQL Files on GoDaddy Hosting
GoDaddy phpMyAdmin limits are low. Here’s how to get big imports done.
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Restoring Large Database Backups on Shared Hosting
Shared hosting limits make restores painful. Here’s the most reliable workflow.
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Importing Large SQL Dumps into AWS RDS
RDS imports can be slow and error-prone. Here’s how to make large dumps manageable.
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Import Large SQL Files in cPanel via SSH
If cPanel phpMyAdmin fails, SSH + MySQL CLI is the most reliable path.