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There are two primary ways to migrate your Wordpress based website, and the method used will depend on your current hosting. The end result from both methods is the same. The following guide has a fairly technical breakdown followed up by a TLDR (too long, didn’t read) at the bottom of each section if you just want the gist.
Migrating your WordPress site using the File & Database Export/Import method involves manually transferring your website’s files and database to our hosting servers. This process includes:
Exporting Files: We use an FTP client to download all your WordPress files from the current server. This includes themes, plugins, and uploads.
Exporting Database: We access your database through a tool like phpMyAdmin to export the SQL database file.
Importing Files: We then upload your WordPress files to the new hosting server via FTP.
Importing Database: Finally, we use phpMyAdmin to import the SQL database into the new server’s database.
This method ensures a complete and accurate transfer of your website, maintaining all your content and settings.
For a more streamlined migration, the WordPress Backup/Export Plugin method is efficient and user-friendly. Using a tool like All-in-One WP Migration, you can:
This approach simplifies the migration process, reducing the technical steps involved and ensuring a smooth transition.
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