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Large databases can be uploaded by using Telnet.


Using SSH Telnet and upload a large database. Bluehost.


1. Log in to helpdesk.

Helpdesk: http://www.bluehost.com/track/allhost/help?page=cgi/help


2. Click Open a Ticket > Submit ID card or passport a scanned image.

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3. Contact us via Live Chat to request approval.

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4. Database.sql file upload to a specific folder.


5. Install the telnet program http://www.putty.org

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6. Run Telnet.

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7. Command to update the database.

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8. Enter the password.


9. Complete database recovery.