Step-by-Step Migration Process

Manual migration

If you prefer to have full control, you can migrate your site manually. Here’s a simplified version of the steps involved:

1. Exporting the database:
   • Access your site’s database via phpMyAdmin.
   • Select your database and click on “Export.”
   • Save the file to your computer.
2. Uploading files to the new host:
   • Use an FTP client to download your site’s files from the current host.
   • Upload these files to the new host using the same FTP client.
3. Importing the database:
   • Access the new host’s phpMyAdmin.
   • Create a new database and import the saved file.

Using migration plugins

Migration plugins can simplify the process significantly. Here’s how to use one of the top plugins:

• Duplicator Plugin:
  1. Install and activate Duplicator on your old site.
  2. Create a new package and download both the installer and the archive file.
  3. Upload these files to your new host.
  4. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.