What is this SQL error?

Hi SickSquirrel,

That happens because the query is taking long to execute thus MySQL is timing out. In that case, the solution depends on what is exactly happening.

For example if the query is taking long to execute and it is legit then you should increase the MySQL server wait period. More information can be found here:

https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/gone-away.html (Official MySQL documentation).

Alternatively you can refer to the following URL, where a non official solution is provided:

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12425287/mysql-server-has-gone-away-when-importing-large-sql-file

P.s. to do any of the above you should have access to your MySQL server via command line or via phpMyAdmin.

Let us know if it helps.

Thank you! I’m going to ask my host to change time. Their answer was SO different and it’s obvious they are clueless.

“That is nothing to worry about. It is a normal message when the service is restarted.”

I should send them your links ??