Moving my site to new host

I am seriously considering moving from my existing host (iPage) vĩ đại a new one because of the spiralling prices they charge.

I was wondering how complicated this is. How would I go about it? Presumably I need vĩ đại backup the database and the files first?

Once I have done sánh, is it necessary vĩ đại maintain my site on one host before I moved vĩ đại another, or can I simply upload vĩ đại the new host as long as I have aforementioned backed up database and files? (Rendering it irrelevant whether I have an active site or not?).

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Hello @androidandreas in this case I believe if you have the technical know-how you can follow a step-by-step guide vĩ đại move your trang web from one host vĩ đại another.

You can migrate your trang web using a plugin called “All-in-One WP Migration” it has the không tính tiền and pro version.

Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin

1. Log in vĩ đại your WordPress dashboard on the trang web you want vĩ đại migrate.
2. Navigate vĩ đại the “Plugins” section and click on “Add New.”
3. In the tìm kiếm bar, type “All-in-One WP Migration” and press Enter.
4. Locate the plugin in the tìm kiếm results, click “Install Now,” and then activate it.

Step 2: Export the Website

1. In the WordPress dashboard, you’ll now see a new thực đơn item called “All-in-One WP Migration.” Hover over it and click on “Export.”
2. Choose “Export vĩ đại File” as the export method. This will create a downloadable tệp tin of your trang web.
3. The plugin will start the export process, and when it’s done, it will provide you with a links vĩ đại tải về the export tệp tin (a .wpress file). Click the links vĩ đại tải về the tệp tin vĩ đại your computer.

Step 3: Import vĩ đại the New Host

1. Set up a new WordPress installation on your new trang web host.
2. Install and activate the “All-in-One WP Migration” plugin on the new WordPress installation, just lượt thích you did on the old site.
3. In the WordPress dashboard of the new site, go vĩ đại “All-in-One WP Migration” > “Import.”
4. Click on “Import From” and select “File.” Upload the .wpress tệp tin you downloaded in Step 2.
5. The plugin will start importing the trang web. This may take a while, depending on the size of your site.

Step 4: Adjusting Permalinks (if necessary)

1. After the import is complete, you might need vĩ đại adjust your permalinks if they’re not working as expected. Go vĩ đại “Settings” > “Permalinks” and make sure the correct structure is selected. Click “Save Changes” vĩ đại update the permalinks.

Step 5: Update URLs (if necessary)

1. Sometimes, after migrating, internal links might still point vĩ đại the old domain name. To fix this, you can use the “Better Search Replace” plugin or manually update the URLs in the database.
2. If you prefer using a plugin, install and activate “Better Search Replace.” Search for the old domain name and replace it with the new one. Always make a backup before making database changes.

If your domain name subscription hasn’t ended on your current trang web host, advise you vĩ đại apply for a domain name transfer on the new host, You’d need vĩ đại unlock the domain name on your current trang web host and be required vĩ đại provide an EPP code

Congratulations! You’ve successfully moved your trang web from one trang web host vĩ đại another using the “All-in-One WP Migration” plugin. Remember vĩ đại keep a backup of your site before making any major changes and consider seeking assistance if you’re not comfortable with technical tasks.

Let bủ know if this helps.

OK, thanks guys. have gone with a host that is offering vĩ đại vì thế it automatically but if I have any issues I will report back.

@androidandreas That’s great.

You’re welcome