# First time Local user. Is this app really this buggy?
**URL:** https://community.localwp.com/t/first-time-local-user-is-this-app-really-this-buggy/33711
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [October 14, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/first-time-local-user-is-this-app-really-this-buggy/33711 "2022-10-14T03:21:57Z")
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### Author:  [@jpwebdev](https://community.localwp.com/u/jpwebdev)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/first-time-local-user-is-this-app-really-this-buggy/33711/1 "2022-10-14T03:21:57Z")
### Issue Summary
Just installed the latest version Local on OSX 10.14.6 and created a brand new WP install. I migrated the live site from WPEngine into Local and I can’t even go to the WP Dashboard. I keep getting 502 Gateway errors or 503 errors. I tried changing PHP versions but either the 502 error happens or the 503 does.
I’ve also tried to import an export zip file backup of the site and Local says about 10 sql files cannot be imported and the site imports all messed up
#### Troubleshooting Questions
- Does this happen for all sites in Local, or just one in particular?
This happens with any site I tried migrating to Local.
- Are you able to create a new, plain WordPress site in Local and access it in a Browser?
Yes
Describe the steps that others can take to replicate this issue. If you have screenshots that can help clarify what is happening, please include them!
Read “Issue Summary”
#### System Details
- Which version of Local is being used?
Latest available for download
- What Operating System (OS) and OS version is being used?
I thought switching DesktopServer for Local was going to be a good idea. I’m starting to think I was wrong. Local has cool features but I’d rather have something that just works.
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### Author:  [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/first-time-local-user-is-this-app-really-this-buggy/33711/2 "2022-10-14T13:58:19Z")
Hi @jpwebdev! You might want to check out our help article here:
> **[Troubleshooting Performance issues in Local](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-performance-issues-in-local/)**
>
> Performance issues can be hard to fix! The best thing to do is zero in on where the slowness is occurring. Here are some suggestions to help set you up for success and ensure things are running as…
If you’re still having trouble feel free to share your Local Log here and we can take a further look!
[Retrieving Local’s Log File](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/retrieving-locals-log-file/#download-local-logs)
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### Author:  [@makebelieve](https://community.localwp.com/u/makebelieve)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2022, 2:29am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/first-time-local-user-is-this-app-really-this-buggy/33711/3 "2022-10-19T02:29:02Z")
Yeah it is that buggy. See my most recent post. I’ve been trying local on and off since v5 and it’s gotten way worse. Guaranteed time waster.
There’s only two reasons I see for this, poor development, or making sure this exact forum is filled to the brim with text mentioning “localwp”, for SEO purposes.
Which is it?
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### Author:  [@system](https://community.localwp.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 17, 2023, 2:29am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/first-time-local-user-is-this-app-really-this-buggy/33711/4 "2023-01-17T02:29:51Z")
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