MySQL workbench table data import wizard extremely slow

Question

I need to import a csv file with 20 million rows and 2 columns into a database, but when I try to do this with MySQL Workbench\'s data import wizard it is extremely slow, p

Answer 1

I had a similar issue with MySQL workbench. The alternative I found is Toad for MySQL (https://www.toadworld.com/m/freeware/1469)

It would take me 40min via MySQL admin, connecting to a remote MySQL sever. On the MySQL server itself the upload takes a few minutes. With toad I am able to connect to the remote server and upload in a few minutes. I did try HeidiSQL, but did not find it as friendly to import.