---
title: "How to Migrate a WordPress site from DreamHost to InMotion"
description: "If you're currently hosting your WordPress website with DreamHost, you can easily migrate your WordPress site to InMotion Hosting. In this article are the steps to take to migrate your WordPress site..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/wordpress/migrate-wordpress-site-from-dreamhost/
date: 2017-08-01
modified: 2026-04-23
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["Website Transfers", "WordPress Tutorials"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Migrate a WordPress site from DreamHost to InMotion

If you’re currently hosting your WordPress website with DreamHost, you can easily [migrate your WordPress site](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/wordpress-website-migration) to InMotion Hosting. In this article are the steps to take to migrate your **WordPress** site *from DreamHost* to **InMotion Hosting**, using the **BoldGrid Backup Plugin**.

## Preparing Your WordPress Site for Migration

However, before proceeding to follow the steps, you’ll want to ensure your site is prepared for migration. To ensure a smooth transition, please consider the following before proceeding to move your WordPress site:

- [Disable caching plugins](/support/edu/wordpress/disable-wordpress-plugins/)
- [Disable security plugins](/support/edu/wordpress/disable-wordpress-plugins/)
- WordPress should be installed on both the source **DreamHost** and destination **InMotion Hosting** servers.
- BoldGrid Backup Plugin should be installed on both the source and destination servers.

Once you have ensured your site is prepared for migration, you can proceed to [create a backup](#Creating%20a%20Backup) using the **BoldGrid Backup Plugin**.

## Creating a Backup

1. First, please review the [preliminary requirements](#Preliminary%20Check) and make sure your WordPress site is prepared for migration.
2. [Login to your WordPress Admin Dashboard](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/wordpress/logging-into-wordpress-dashboard/).
3. [![Menu for BoldGrid Backup Plugin](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_bg-backup-menu.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_bg-backup-menu.png) Scroll down to the **BoldGrid Backup** link and click on it.
4. [![Review backups space](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_backup-site-now.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_backup-site-now.png) Click on **Backup Archive**. Then make sure that you have enough space to make a backup. If the website or database size is beyond the supported capacity, you will see the bar highlighted in red.
5. [![Backup Site Button](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_click-backup-site-now.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_click-backup-site-now.png) Click on **Backup Site Now**. **Note: **Running backups uses resources and must pause your site momentarily.
6. [![Review Backup Results](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_backup-results-success.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_backup-results-success.png) Once the backup completes, your **Backup Results** should appear.
7. Now, you should download that backup file using [FTP](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/ftp/getting-started-guide/) or [File Manager in cPanel](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cpanel/using-file-manager-in-cpanel/).

Once you have successfully downloaded your backup file, you may can [restore that backup](#Restoring%20a%20Backup) using the **BoldGrid Backup Plugin** at any time. .

## Restoring a Backup

1. First, login to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. [![Menu item for BG backup](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_bg-backup-menu.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_bg-backup-menu.png) Scroll down to the **BoldGrid Backup** menu and click on it.
3. [![Review Restore Space](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_backup-site-now.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_backup-site-now.png) Click on **Backup Archive**. Then make sure that you have enough space to upload the backup file.
4. [![Choose File Button](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_choose-file-button.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_choose-file-button.png) Click on **Choose File**. **Note: **A pop-up window should appear, where you can navigate to the location of the backup file on your local computer.
5. [![Open Backup File](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_choose-backup-file.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_choose-backup-file.png) Select the backup file and click **Open**.
6. [![Click Upload](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_click-upload.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_click-upload.png) To begin the upload process, click **Upload**.
7. [![Review Backup Archive Summary and Click Restore](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_click-restore.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_click-restore.png) Once the upload completes, the screen should refresh. Under *Backup Archive Summary*, you should now see the backup file listed. Click the **Restore** button, to the right of the backup file you uploaded. **Note: **A confirmation pop-up will display.
8. [![Confirm Restore](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_confirm-restore.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_confirm-restore.png) Click **OK** to initiate the restoration process.
9. [![Review Restore Results Success](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_restore-results-success.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/migrate-dreamhost-imh-wp-bgbp_restore-results-success.png) When the restore completes, your *Backup Results* should appear.
10. Now, you can visit your site in your browser, to confirm its functionalities. **Note: **It may be necessary to utilize a [Hosts file modification](/support/website/modifying-your-hosts-file/), if your domain is not currently pointing to InMotion Hosting.

Congratulations! You now know how to migrate your WordPress site from DreamHost to InMotion Hosting, using the simple BoldGrid Backup Plugin!