How to import a DB to a local Craft CMS running on DDEV
Start the DDEV Instance and in Terminal run ddev import-db --file=DB_PATH.

Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 01/03/2024 at 04:40
Last Updated on 01/03/2024 at 08:11

Start the DDEV Instance and in Terminal run ddev import-db --file=DB_PATH.
SubscribeCraft CMS & DDEV: A Quick Start GuideStep One: Start DDEV

In Terminal, set the current directory to that of your project, and run the line below to start ddev.
ddev start
Step Two: Download the Backup

On a hosted Craft CMS, select Utilities > Database Backup > Backup.
Step Three: Gather the DB Path

Drag the downloaded DB into the terminal to gather its path.
Step Four: Import the DB

In Terminal, run the line below.
Make sure to replace DB_PATH with the path gathered in Step Three.
ddev import-db --file=DB_PATH
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