How to Merge SQL Files from WP Umbrella Backup into One Unified File

When you download a backup from WP Umbrella, you receive various sections of the SQL data we've collected throughout the backup process instead of a single unified SQL file. This approach prevents the creation of an excessively large file that might be difficult for many tools to handle due to server configurations.

However, if you prefer to have a unified SQL file, there are methods to achieve that.

This guide will help you merge these SQL parts using a Linux or macOS system.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of terminal commands.
• Access to a Linux or macOS system.
• WP Umbrella backup containing multiple SQL files to merge.

Time to complete: 5-10 minutes.

Merging SQL Files - Step-by-Step Guide 💻

If you want a unified SQL file, there are various online tools and bash command lines that can help you merge these SQL parts. If you're using a Linux or macOS system, here's a simple method:

1. Open Terminal: Access your terminal application to get started.
2. Navigate to SQL Directory: Change the directory to where your SQL files are stored. You can use the cd command followed by the path of your directory. For example, cd /path/to/your/sql/files .
3. Run the Concatenation Command: Type the following command to concatenate all SQL files in the directory into one larger file named 'all_files.sql': cat *.sql > all_files.sql

Wrapping Up 🎉

There you have it! You've learned how to merge your SQL files into a single file. If you face any difficulties or require further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're always here to help!