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title: Cannot import data while firewall is on
canonical: https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/firewall/cannot-import-data/
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Large imports (All-in-One WP Migration, WP All Import, and similar) can look like abusive traffic to the firewall and get blocked mid-import.

1. Go to **Security Ninja → Firewall** and [disable the firewall](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/errors-and-debugging/disable-the-firewall/).
2. Run the import to completion.
3. Re-enable the firewall immediately afterward.
4. Confirm login and key site features still work.

![Firewall enable toggle used to disable during imports](https://wpsecurityninja.com/media/2026/08/firewall/firewall-enable-toggle.png)

See also [How to use the firewall](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/firewall/how-to-use-the-firewall/) and [Whitelisting services](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/firewall/whitelisting-services-in-wp-security-ninja/).