{"id":104596,"date":"2023-05-23T10:45:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T14:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?p=104596"},"modified":"2025-06-09T22:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T02:23:08","slug":"migrate-wordpress-manually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/product-guides\/central\/projects\/migrate-wordpress-manually\/","title":{"rendered":"Migrating WordPress Sites Manually into InMotion Central"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Introducing-Platform-i-BETA-Product-Release-Update-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Introducing-Platform-i-BETA-Product-Release-Update-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Introducing-Platform-i-BETA-Product-Release-Update-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Introducing-Platform-i-BETA-Product-Release-Update-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Introducing-Platform-i-BETA-Product-Release-Update.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re getting started with your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/ultrastack-one-for-wordpress\">UltraStack One<\/a> server, you have two options to begin with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Migrate Manually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start from Scratch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Migrating Manually is the most reliable way to get your website transferred over to your UltraStack One server. When using this option, InMotion Central will install a fresh copy of WordPress on your new VPS, and you\u2019ll be able to transfer your site\u2019s files and data using a number of tools, including plugins, sFTP, or other command line options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you\u2019ll learn how to determine if you need to perform a manual migration, and the steps to migrate your site manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Migrate Your Site Manually to InMotion Central<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>After your new VPS has finished provisioning, you\u2019ll see the <strong>Get Started<\/strong> button in your project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Get Started<\/strong>, and choose <strong>Migrate Manually<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll find a blank WordPress installation with the current default theme and posts, also known as a \u201cHello World!\u201d WordPress site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed with your Manual Migration using one of the options below, or your own preferred method of transferring sites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Options Can I Use to Migrate My WordPress Site Manually?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to transfer your site manually. Here we\u2019ll cover a few, and if you\u2019d like to learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/\">Ultimate Guide to WordPress Migration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three major components to a WordPress website \u2014 the Files, the Database, and the domain name. First, we\u2019ll cover Files and Database, and later, we\u2019ll cover moving your domain name and Site URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migrating WordPress Files and Database with a Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have detailed instructions for migrating your site using various plugins. Check the following links to learn more about each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=the%20Plugins%20repository.-,Total%20Upkeep,-Total%20Upkeep%20provides\">Total Upkeep<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=your%20original%20host-,Duplicator,-Duplicator%20gives%20WordPress\">Duplicator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=in%20your%20Dashboard%3A-,UpdraftPlus,-UpdraftPlus%20is%20a\">UpdraftPlus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=restoration%20was%20successful-,All%2DIn%2DOne%20WP%20Migration,-All%2Din%2DOne\">All-In-One WP Migration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=restoration%20was%20complete.-,WP%20Migrate%20Lite,-WP%20Migrate%20Lite\">WP Migrate Lite<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=the%20new%20installation.-,Migrate%20Guru,-Setting%20the%20Migration\">Migrate Guru<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migrating WordPress Files and Database via Command Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several command-line utilities that you can use to migrate your site between two servers. First, you\u2019ll need to set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/product-guides\/wordpress-hosting\/central\/servers\/using-ssh\/\">SSH access to your WordPress VPS<\/a>. Check the following links to learn more about each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=vps90810.inmotionhosting.com-,SCP,-SCP%20stands%20for\">SCP (Secure CoPy)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=%5DDEST_HOST%3A%5Dfile2-,sFTP,-sFTP%20stands%20for\">sFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site\/#:~:text=remote%20file%20deletion.-,RSYNC,-rsync%20is%20a\">rsync (Remote Synchronize)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Your UltraStack VPS does not include an FTP service. Plain FTP is an insecure method of transferring files to and from your server. Only sFTP, which runs over the Secure Shell protocol, is included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exporting and Importing Databases with WP-CLI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can use PHPMyAdmin or MySQL command line utilities to import and export your database, one of the easiest ways is to use WP-CLI, the WordPress Command Line tool. On your origin server, use the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"color:#e1e4e8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>wp db export &lt;filename.sql&gt;<\/textarea><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">wp<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">db<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">export<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&lt;<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">filename.sq<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">l<\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, transfer that file using one of the methods above, and use the following command on the destination server to import the database:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"color:#e1e4e8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>wp db import &lt;filename.sql&gt;<\/textarea><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">wp<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">db<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">import<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&lt;<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">filename.sq<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">l<\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exporting and Importing Databases with MySQL Command Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your hosting provider doesn\u2019t have WP-CLI installed on your server, you can alternatively use MySQL, this just means you\u2019ll need to do a little research to find your database name, username, and password. Luckily these can all be found in your site\u2019s wp-config.php file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find them, SSH into your server, and navigate to the document root with the cd command, in this example in \/home\/username\/doc_root. Then, use the following command to print and search the file for the phrase \u201cDB_\u201d which will provide all of the necessary credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"color:#e1e4e8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>cat wp-config.php | grep DB_<\/textarea><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">cat<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">|<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">grep<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">DB_<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"color:#e1e4e8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>username@server:\/$ cd \/home\/username\/doc_root\nusername@server:\/home\/username\/doc_root$ cat wp-config.php | grep DB_\ndefine( \u2018DB_NAME\u2019, \u2018username_exampledb\u2019 );\ndefine( \u2018DB_USER\u2019, \u2018username_dbuser\u2019 );\ndefine( \u2018DB_PASSWORD\u2019, \u2018password\u2019 );\ndefine( \u2018DB_HOST\u2019, \u2018localhost\u2019 );\ndefine( \u2018DB_CHARSET\u2019, \u2018utf8\u2019 );\ndefine( \u2018DB_COLLATE\u2019, \u201d );<\/textarea><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">username@server:\/$<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">cd<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">\/home\/username\/doc_root<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">username@server:\/home\/username\/doc_root$<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">cat<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">|<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">grep<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">DB_<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">define(<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_NAME',<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'username_exampledb'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> );<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">define(<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_USER',<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'username_dbuser'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> );<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">define(<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_PASSWORD',<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'password'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> );<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">define(<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_HOST',<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'localhost'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> );<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">define(<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_CHARSET',<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'utf8'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> );<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">define(<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_COLLATE',<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">''<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> );<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, you can see the Database Name, User, and Password at the top of the results. Now, you can run the following command to export your database, substituting your credentials and preferred filename:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"color:#e1e4e8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>mysqldump -p -u username_dbuser username_exampledb &gt; filename.sql<\/textarea><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">mysqldump<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">-p<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">-u<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">username_dbuser<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">username_exampledb<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&gt;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">filename.sql<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be prompted to enter the password, and the export will run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, you\u2019ll need to search your wp-config.php file on your UltraStack VPS. On your new VPS, your wp-config.php file will always reside in \/home\/wordpress\/doc_root, and the database name and username will always both be \u201cwordpress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the credentials, import the database with the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"color:#e1e4e8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>mysql -p -u wordpress wordpress &lt; filename.sql<\/textarea><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">mysql<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">-p<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">-u<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">wordpress<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">wordpress<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&lt;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">filename.sql<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the password when prompted, and then reconnect your site to InMotion Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previewing your Site After Migrating Files and Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve imported your database, you\u2019ll likely need to manually set the Site URL and Home options to use your temporary domain name. If you\u2019d prefer to move your Domain Name DNS to your new site without previewing, skip this step and proceed to the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using WP-CLI is the easiest method to preview your site on your Temporary URL. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/product-guides\/wordpress-hosting\/central\/servers\/using-ssh\/\">Connect to your server via SSH<\/a>, and use the following commands, making sure to substitute your VPS\u2019s unique address for the placeholder below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"color:#e1e4e8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>wp option set siteurl &lt;https:\/\/vps###.inmotionhosting.com&gt;\nwp option set home &lt;https:\/\/vps###.inmotionhosting.com&gt;<\/textarea><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">wp<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">option<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">set<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">siteurl<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&lt;<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">https:\/\/vps###.inmotionhosting.co<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">m<\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&gt;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">wp<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">option<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">set<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">home<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&lt;<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">https:\/\/vps###.inmotionhosting.co<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">m<\/span><span style=\"color: #F97583\">&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migrating your Domain Name Using Platform InMotion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can manage your domain name directly from your InMotion Central Dashboard by setting the Nameservers of your domain to <strong>ns1.inmotionhosting.com<\/strong> and <strong>ns2.inmotionhosting.com<\/strong>. Then, use the <strong>Domains<\/strong> tool to add your domain to your account. Be sure to select the correct team for your project.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"265\" class=\"wp-image-104618\" style=\"width: 650px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-team.png\" alt=\"select the appropriate team to own the domain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-team.png 1121w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-team-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-team-1024x417.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-team-768x313.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migrating your Domain Name Using Third-Party DNS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer to continue using the DNS Provider you currently have, simply set the main <strong>A Record<\/strong> to the IP address found in the <strong>Manage Server<\/strong> section of your VPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manage-server-ip-address-1024x605.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manage-server-ip-address-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manage-server-ip-address-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manage-server-ip-address-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manage-server-ip-address.png 1213w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting the Site URL on InMotion Central<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step of your migration is to set the Site URL of your website to correspond with the actual domain name you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger\" style=\"margin: 40px 0;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Do not manually set the Site URL to your domain via the WordPress Dashboard or WP-CLI, you must use the InMotion Central interface so that necessary changes are made to your server\u2019s configuration, including issuing SSL Certificates.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/central\/change-domain\/\">Site URL<\/a><\/strong> in your project, and click <strong>Change Domain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your domain from the drop-down list of domains owned by your project\u2019s team, or enter your domain name manually, and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"296\" class=\"wp-image-104619\" style=\"width: 650px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/site-url-tool.png\" alt=\"Using the Site URL tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/site-url-tool.png 1217w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/site-url-tool-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/site-url-tool-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/site-url-tool-768x350.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait a few minutes while your server is updated, and your Manual WordPress Migration is complete!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re getting started with your new UltraStack One server, you have two options to begin with: Migrating Manually is the most reliable way to get your website transferred over to your UltraStack One server. 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