Can't "import" site after deleting it (BUT leaving the files there)

[sambrockway]

Hi @rangerdth - hmm, that’s interesting. Thank you for sharing that context.

Have you tried this method?

How can I restore a site from a Local site folder?

Note: Local has come a long way since this was first posted and mostly just works for importing sites. Have a look at our help doc for more current information: https://getflywheel.com/wordpress-support/how-to-import-a-wordpress-site-into-local/ You probably want the above link, but the below information is being kept for history: In case you are seeing a “Container Missing” error or are just needing to restore a Local site from an existing Local site folder, here’s how: Note: There must be …

I would recommend making a backup of the folder just in case before trying this,

Sam