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Import a backup option is unclear and doesn't seem to work #783

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@ryanwelcher

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When creating a new site in Studio, there is an optional step to import a back up.

The text reads Jetpack and WordPress backups supported which led me to believe that I could use a .xml or an sql export from an existing site but this didn't work. Additionally, the learn more link takes the user to a page that has no references to import/export.

Moving users from a non DotCom environment to Studio will be much easier if these options are supported.

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Once I created the site, I was able to use the Import/Export panel to import using an sql file.

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  1. Start Studio
  2. Create a new site
  3. Try to use an XML or SQL export for the import step

What you expected to happen

Based on the statement WordPress backups, I would have expected to be able to use either an XML or SQL file.

What actually happened

It didn't work and I don't have a Jetpack backup to use.

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One

Available workarounds?

Yes. The import can happen after creating the site.

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Mac Silicon

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