Local failing to download database from WP Engine

Issue Summary

I’m trying to pull down a copy of a site hosted on WP Engine.

The connection works, the site files are downloaded ok, but it appears to fail when it comes to pulling down a copy of the database. The standard “an error has occurred” banner appears when the steps get up to getting the DB.

Troubleshooting Questions

  • Does this happen for all sites in Local, or just one in particular?

    • This is a specific site only.
  • Are you able to create a new, plain WordPress site in Local and access it in a Browser?

    • Yes. Creating a plain WP site in Local works fine.

Replication

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!

  • Followed the Connect steps to link to WP Engine and pull down a copy of the site.

System Details

  • Which version of Local is being used?

    • 7.0.1+6387
  • What Operating System (OS) and OS version is being used?

    • Windows 10 Enterprise
  • Attach the Local Log. See this Help Doc for instructions on how to do so:

local-logs.zip (6.1 KB)

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.

Hi @snicho

Have you tried resetting your credentials per the guide here? Troubleshooting Connect to WP Engine - Local

If you download the site, and direct import it into Local does that work?

Yes. Downloading a backup and importing that worked. Should have thought of that.

1 Like

Hi @snicho -

Awesome - was there anything else we could help you with or should we close this ticket now?

Sam

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