How To Import WordPress Database Using WP-CLI (Full Guide)
Learn how to import a WordPress database using WP-CLI quickly and safely. This step-by-step guide shows you the exact commands to restore or migrate your WordPress site without using phpMyAdmin.
Whether you're moving a site, fixing errors, or restoring a backup, WP-CLI makes the process fast and reliable.
🔧 What you’ll learn:
How to import a .sql database file using WP-CLI
How to connect to your server via SSH
Fixing URLs after migration using search-replace
Common errors and how to solve them
Optional database reset before import
💻 Commands used in this video:
wp db import backup.sql
wp search-replace 'oldsite.com' 'newsite.com'
wp cache flush
wp db reset --yes
🚀 Why use WP-CLI?
Faster than phpMyAdmin
Handles large databases بسهولة
Perfect for developers and server-level control
If you found this helpful, check out more WordPress tutorials on fixing errors, migrations, and performance optimization using WP-CLI.