How to import large sql file in phpmyadmin

Question

I want to import a sql file of approx 12 mb. But its causing problem while loading. Is there any way to upload it without splitting the sql file ?

Answer 1

3 things you have to do:

in php.ini of your php installation (note: depending if you want it for CLI, apache, or nginx, find the right php.ini to manipulate)

post_max_size=500M

upload_max_filesize=500M

memory_limit=900M

or set other values.

Restart/reload apache if you have apache installed or php-fpm for nginx if you use nginx.

Remote server?

increase max_execution_time as well, as it will take time to upload the file.

NGINX installation?

you will have to add: client_max_body_size 912M; in /etc/nginx/nginx.conf to the http{...} block