WordPress Migration

WordPress Migration

WordPress Migration involves moving a WordPress website from one hosting environment or domain to another. This can be done manually or using a plugin, depending on the complexity of your site and your comfort level.

Manual WordPress Migration (Step-by-Step)

1. Back Up Your Site

Use a plugin like UpdraftPlus,

or Manually download:

• All WordPress files via FTP or File Manager (wp-content, themes, plugins, uploads)
• The database via phpMyAdmin (export .sql file)

 

2. Set Up the New Hosting Environment

• Install WordPress on the new server
• Create a new database and user with full privileges

 

3. Upload Your Files

• Use FTP or File Manager to upload your old site’s files to the new server, replacing the default WordPress installation (except wp-config.php, which may need updating)

 

4. Import the Database

• Use phpMyAdmin on the new host to import the .sql file into the new database

 

5. Update wp-config.php

• Change database name, username, and password to match the new database

 

6. Fix URLs (if domain changes)

• Use a plugin like Better Search Replace or run SQL queries:

 

7. Test Everything

• Check pages, posts, images, links, plugins, and theme functionality
• Ensure permalinks are working (re-save under Settings > Permalinks)

 

WordPress Migration Using a Plugin

Recommended Plugins:

• All-in-One WP Migration
• Duplicator
• UpdraftPlus (with migration addon)
• Migrate Guru (especially for large sites)