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  • June 12, 2024 at 5:48 am #4245521

    I want to migrate my website from one hosting provider to another.

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    by cassharper030 · about 10 months, 1 week ago

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    I want to migrate my website from one hosting provider to another. Is there a recommended way to do this for a WordPress site without losing content or functionality?

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    • June 12, 2024 at 5:47 am #4245530
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      Reply To: I want to migrate my website from one hosting provider to another.

      by kees_b · about 10 months, 1 week ago

      In reply to I want to migrate my website from one hosting provider to another.

      https://www.bing.com/search?q=migrate+wordpress+site finds different methods. I don’t think there is a specially recommended one. Choose what you like most.

    • June 14, 2024 at 7:40 am #4245887

      Migrating Website from One Hosting Provider to Another

      by rumman.masood · about 10 months, 1 week ago

      In reply to I want to migrate my website from one hosting provider to another.

      Hi,

      Migrating a WordPress site to a new hosting provider can be done smoothly if you follow the right steps. Here’s a recommended approach to ensure you don’t lose any content or functionality during the migration process:

      1. Use a reliable backup plugin like UpdraftPlus, Duplicator, or All-in-One WP Migration to create a full backup of your site. This includes your database, themes, plugins, and uploads.
      2. Select a new hosting provider that meets your performance and storage needs. Some popular options include SiteGround, Bluehost, and WP Engine.
      3. Many hosts offer one-click WordPress installations. Set up a fresh WordPress installation on your new server. Create a new MySQL database if not automatically done during the WordPress installation.
      4. If using a backup plugin, upload the backup file to your new site and use the plugin to restore it. For manual transfer, use an FTP client to upload your WordPress files to the new server and import your database backup using phpMyAdmin or a similar tool.
      5. Edit the wp-config.php file to match the new database settings.
      6. Update your domain’s DNS settings to point to your new hosting provider’s nameservers. This change can take some time to propagate (up to 48 hours).
      7. Thoroughly test your site on the new server before making it live. Check all pages, posts, plugins, and themes to ensure they are functioning correctly. Resave your permalinks by going to Settings > Permalinks in the WordPress dashboard to avoid any 404 errors.
      8. Once the DNS changes have propagated and your site is live on the new server, monitor it closely to catch any issues early.

      Some recommended plugins for migration are Duplicator, All-in-One WP Migration, and UpdraftPlus.

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