I’ve a tzst file (backup generated by the register “Aruba” in Italy…I need to create a local copy using “Local”…is there a way to import the whole site from the backup?
Thanks!
Riccardo
What steps can be taken to replicate the issue? Feel free to include screenshots, videos, etc
Security Reminder
Local does a pretty good job of scrubbing private info from the logs and the errors it produces, however there’s always the possibility that something private can come through. Because these are public forums, always review the screenshots you are sharing to make sure there isn’t private info like passwords being displayed.
If your Aruba site is a WordPress one it might be easier to install the free plugin WP Migrate Lite and create a site backup zip that you can easily drag and drop into Local. All Local really needs is a WP Content and SQL file bundled together. If you’re having trouble with that or the TZST file we can provide you some steps for a more manual import method.
Are you able to extract the wp content and SQL and then combine those together in a new zip?
Otherwise, you may need to do a more manual import like this:
Unzip the file in a common location, like the desktop
Create a new, blank site in Local. Use whatever username/password you like since you’ll overwrite the DB with this site archive’s dump.
Copy the wp-content folder from the unzipped location to this newly created site’s location
Copy the correct SQL dump to the site root.
Within Local, open the site shell
Import the dump with wp db import <dumpfile>
If that works, now Search and replace the domains. wp search-replace ' https://production.com ' 'http:mylocalsite.local'
Riccardo@MacBook-Pro-2 public % wp db import h496613_wp_0fp6f_1
Error: Failed to get current SQL modes. Reason: ERROR 2003 (HY000): Can’t connect to MySQL server on ‘localhost’ (61)
Are you running other developer applications simultaneously? Apps like MAMP, XAMPP, or Docker for example. It looks like something might be blocking Local from working normally on your machine.
Do you have any antivirus, security, or firewall applications running? Those could also be causing an issue.
More details about troubleshooting this here: Router Mode
…I really don’t know how but…solved (1st part)…
I can now see the site but I cannot access the dashboard (where can I find the password or set one new?)
Apologies for the delay as I’ve just been able to circle back to this. I’m glad to hear you were able to get your issues resolved! You know where to find us if you run into any other issues. Happy Developing
