# Import The Demo Content

Consulting comes with 48 unique demos and if you are new to design and develop websites, importing a demo can be the perfect starting point.

The easiest way to import one of the available demos is to use the **One-Click Demo Import** tool. The Demo Importer tool will be available only after you have [activated your copy of Consulting](https://docs.stylemixthemes.com/consulting-theme-documentation/installation-and-activation/theme-activation).

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**It is recommended to import a demo from a fresh new installation of WordPress**.
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## Before Importing Consulting Demos

**Before importing one of the demos available in Consulting it is advisable to check the following list**. All these queues are important and will ensure that the import of a demo ends successfully. 

* **Theme Activation** – Please make sure to [activate your Consulting copy](https://docs.stylemixthemes.com/consulting-theme-documentation/installation-and-activation/theme-activation) to be able to access the demo import tool
* **Theme Update** – Ensure that you are running the most recent version of the theme
* **Core Plugins** – If Consulting core plugins are active on your website, make sure they are up to date
* **Plugins** – Is recommended to **disable all plugins** such as plugins to manage the cache, plugin to manage SEO, etc … You will reactivate your personal plugins later as soon as the import process is finished

### Requirements for Demo Importing <a href="#requirements_for_demo_importing" id="requirements_for_demo_importing"></a>

To correctly import a demo please make sure that your hosting is running the following features:

* WordPress 5.6+
* PHP 7+
* MySQL 5.6+

### Recommended PHP Configuration Limits <a href="#recommended_php_configuration_limits" id="recommended_php_configuration_limits"></a>

* max\_execution\_time 600
* memory\_limit 256M
* post\_max\_size 64M
* upload\_max\_filesize 64M

## Import Demo Content Steps

Consulting comes with the One-Click Demo Import tool so easily start with content in the right way.&#x20;

**Step-1.** Navigate to Consulting > Demo Import section&#x20;

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**Step-2.** Choose a page builder for your website: **WPBakery** or **Elementor**. Hover over the demo thumbnail to launch the demo import tool.  &#x20;

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**NOTE:** All demo site images are replaced with placeholder images due to licensing restrictions.
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Each demo layout requires a number of plugins to function properly. Fortunately, StylemixThemes has made it easy for you to install the plugins and they will be installed automatically during demo setup proceed.&#x20;

**Step-3.** Click Import Demo and select the items you want to be imported.&#x20;

There are two sections: Used Plugins and Demo Content. Check the options you want to import.&#x20;

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**Step-4.** Click the Start Import button in order to start the import process.&#x20;

Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may take some time to install all the plugins and import the demo content.

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Once the import progress reaches 100% you can start to edit your content and set up the theme settings in [Theme Options](https://docs.stylemixthemes.com/consulting-theme-documentation/theme-options/theme-customization). &#x20;

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## What if the Import fails or stalls?

If the import stalls and fails to respond after a few minutes You are suffering from PHP configuration limits that are set too low to complete the process. You should contact your hosting provider and ask them to increase those limits to a minimum as follows:

* max\_execution\_time 600
* memory\_limit 128M
* post\_max\_size 32M
* upload\_max\_filesize 32M

You can verify your PHP configuration limits by navigating [Consulting Dashboard > System Status](https://docs.stylemixthemes.com/consulting-theme-documentation/general/system-recommendations#how-to-view-system-status) section.&#x20;