{"id":3330,"date":"2014-06-28T00:50:35","date_gmt":"2014-06-28T04:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2014\/06\/28\/easily-move-wordpress-site-to-new-server\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:03:21","slug":"easily-move-wordpress-site-to-new-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/easily-move-wordpress-site-to-new-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Move Your WordPress Site to a New Server"},"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\/03\/Moving-Your-WordPress-Site-to-A-New-Server-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Move Your WordPress Site to a New Server - Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-103887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Moving-Your-WordPress-Site-to-A-New-Server-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Moving-Your-WordPress-Site-to-A-New-Server-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Moving-Your-WordPress-Site-to-A-New-Server-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Moving-Your-WordPress-Site-to-A-New-Server.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/wordpress-hosting\/migrations\">Moving your WordPress site<\/a> between servers can be a challenging technical task, but it is easier than you may think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will cover the website migration of your WordPress website to a new server manually or with an XML file. There will also be further resources on moving your website from specific hosting providers or when using migration plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Manual-Move\">Move Your WordPress Site Using cPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of WordPress\u2019s open source nature, websites using their technology can easily be transferred between hosting providers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the important aspects you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist\/\">check when migrating your website<\/a> is what kind of control panel they use, as you will need to know where to find your files when creating and downloading backups to your computer.\u00a0For this guide we will use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/\">cPanel<\/a> as a frame of reference and image sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fX7DOJ9uXJE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Download-Your-Content\">Download Your Site Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Downloading your website content is the first step to getting it to a new server. This is similar to making a backup, you want to ensure your plugins, theme, and files are all intact on the new server.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/ftp\/getting-started-guide\/\">Using FTP<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/server\/ssh\/how-to-login-ssh\/\">SSH<\/a>, connect to your old server and locate the root folder of your WordPress Installation.<br><p class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">\u2022 The root directory will be where your entire website files reside. This is typically<strong> \/public_html<\/strong> if the website you wish to move is your primary domain.<br>\u2022 If your installation is under a different folder such as \/wordpress, you will want to focus on this folder instead.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download all files in your root folder to your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Download-Your-DB\">Download your Website\u2019s Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have all of your files downloaded, you will need a copy of your WordPress site database.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your site\u2019s database is the brain of your website, it contains all text, settings, and important information that is needed to run WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure what your database name is, you can find this information by checking the wp-config.php file from the root directory of your website. This will look similar to the example 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\"><pre class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-pre\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>\/** The name of the database for WordPress *\/\ndefine('DB_NAME', 'userna5_wp01');\n\/** MySQL database username *\/ \ndefine('DB_USER', 'userna5_wp01');<\/textarea><\/pre><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: #6A737D\">\/** The name of the database for WordPress *\/<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">define<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_NAME'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'userna5_wp01'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">);<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #6A737D\">\/** MySQL database username *\/<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">define<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_USER'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'userna5_wp01'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">);<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have this name, you can find your database through your Control Panel\u2019s database section, or through a tool such as PHPMyAdmin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/server\/databases\/export-database-using-phpmyadmin\/\">Using PHPMyAdmin, export your database and save it<\/a> to your local computer.<br><p class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">For advanced users: You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/backup-and-restore\/backup-database-ssh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">export your database through SSH<\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Exporting-DB-from-PHPMyAdmin.png\" alt=\"Exporting a Database through phpMyAdmin screenshot highlighting the Database section\" class=\"wp-image-103917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Exporting-DB-from-PHPMyAdmin.png 782w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Exporting-DB-from-PHPMyAdmin-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Exporting-DB-from-PHPMyAdmin-768x689.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Create-a-DB\">Create A New MySQL Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all of your old server files have been downloaded locally, you will need to connect to your new server in order to start the migration process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/create-mysql-database\/\">Create a MySQL database<\/a> on the new server.<br><p class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> When creating your database, you will be asked for a database name, a username, and a password. Write these down as you will need them for future steps.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cPanel-DB-Wizard.png\" alt=\"creating a MySQL Database through the cPanel Database Wizard to Move Your WordPress Website\" class=\"wp-image-103918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cPanel-DB-Wizard.png 935w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cPanel-DB-Wizard-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cPanel-DB-Wizard-768x524.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Modify-Config-File\">Modify wp-config.php File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your files are up on your new server, you will need to connect your installation to the new database you created.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect your files to this database, the <strong>wp-config.php<\/strong> file has to be adjusted to the new database information you saved when creating your new database (refer to <em>Create A New MySQL Database<\/em> section if needed).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website\u2019s <strong>wp-config.php<\/strong> file can be found under its root installation folder.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>wp-config.php<\/strong> file with a text editor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will want to modify the <strong>bolded <\/strong>code with the new server\u2019s database info you took note of:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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\"><pre class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-pre\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><textarea class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button-textarea\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" readonly>\/** The name of the database for WordPress *\/\ndefine('DB_NAME', 'userna5_wp02');\n\/** MySQL database username *\/ \ndefine('DB_USER', 'userna5_wp02');\n\/** MySQL database password *\/ \ndefine('DB_PASSWORD', 'FGdgA%#5');\n\/** MySQL hostname *\/ \ndefine('DB_HOST', 'localhost');<\/textarea><\/pre><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: #6A737D\">\/** The name of the database for WordPress *\/<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">define<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_NAME'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'userna5_wp02'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">);<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #6A737D\">\/** MySQL database username *\/<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">define<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_USER'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'userna5_wp02'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">);<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #6A737D\">\/** MySQL database password *\/<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">define<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'DB_PASSWORD'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">'FGdgA%#5'<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">);<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #6A737D\">\/** MySQL hostname *\/<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #79B8FF\">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><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Typically, if you\u2019re migrating WordPress to a server where the MySQL server and website are on the same server, you can just use localhost to let WordPress know to look locally for the database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the changes made to your wp-config.php file before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Upload-files\">Upload Files to New Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Using FTP or SSH, connect to your new server.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the root directory where you want your WordPress installation to reside, this directory location is important.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve installed WordPress to a subfolder such as \/public_html\/wordpress, ensure to upload the files there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"import-old-db\">Import Old Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your website installation completed and your new database connected, the last step you need to do is import all of the information from your old database into your new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Import your WordPress database into your newly created database <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/server\/databases\/import-database-using-phpmyadmin\/\">using phpMyAdmin<\/a>.<p class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> For advanced users, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/import-database-through-shell\/\">import your database through SSH<\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Importing-a-DB-using-PHPMyAdmin.png\" alt=\"Importing a Database through phpMyAdmin screenshot to Completely Move Your WordPress Site\" class=\"wp-image-103919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Importing-a-DB-using-PHPMyAdmin.png 977w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Importing-a-DB-using-PHPMyAdmin-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Importing-a-DB-using-PHPMyAdmin-768x288.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"complete-first-move\">Complete Your Migration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your migration is successful, and your website is pointed to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/domain-names\/dns-nameserver-changes\/\">new server\u2019s nameservers<\/a>, your website will now be fully accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you copied your database, your WordPress username and password will be the same as in your previous installation.\u00a0Ensure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/reset-permalinks-wordpress\/\">reset your WordPress permalinks<\/a> once you have logged in to your dashboard.<\/p>\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\" id=\"XML-File\"><strong>Move Your WordPress Site to a New Server Using an XML File<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While not as popular as other forms of migration, you can transfer your text files and information between WordPress installations using an XML file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process eliminates the need to download your root directory, making it simpler for some users. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when using this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will still need to download your Uploads folder to access your images on the new server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Similarly, you should download your Theme and necessary Plugin folders, as these will be affected by the migration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While not required, we recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/ftp\/getting-started-guide\/\">FTP<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/server\/ssh\/how-to-login-ssh\/\">SSH<\/a> to move your files to ensure a smooth process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"export-your-site\">Export Your Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Log in to your WordPress Dashboard on your old server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover over <strong>Tools<\/strong>, then click on <strong>Export<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Choose what to export<\/strong>, leave <strong>All content<\/strong> selected and click on <strong>Download Export File.<\/strong><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"377\" class=\"wp-image-103921\" style=\"width: 650px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Exporting-an-XML-file-from-WP.png\" alt=\"Exporting an XML file from WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Exporting-an-XML-file-from-WP.png 1388w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Exporting-an-XML-file-from-WP-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Exporting-an-XML-file-from-WP-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Exporting-an-XML-file-from-WP-768x445.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><br><br>This will download an XML file, which may look like the following example: <em>exampleone.wordpress.YYYY-MM-DD.xml<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take note of where you downloaded this file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Download-Your-Folders\">Download Your Uploads and Theme Folders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your XML file only contains your text data, it\u2019s important to migrate your images and design aspects, such as your Theme files, from one server to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you can use your server\u2019s control panel software, FTP, or SSH to download these files to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wp-content-Important-Folders.png\" alt=\"Using cPanel File Manager to download the Uploads and Themes folders will ensure you image and other files are available in your new server. You may also need to download certain Plugin folders if they are needed for your website's visuals. \" class=\"wp-image-103920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wp-content-Important-Folders.png 959w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wp-content-Important-Folders-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wp-content-Important-Folders-768x601.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that you note where you download these files as they will need to be placed in the root directory of your new WordPress installation after the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Create-a-New-Site\">Create a New Site to Import Data\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your WordPress data successfully downloaded, you need to create a new installation on your new server to import the data into.\u00a0You can use a tool such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/install-wordpress-using-softaculous\/\">Softaculous to one-click install WordPress<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/manual-wp-install\/\">install WordPress manually<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Upload-Your-Folders\">Upload Your Uploads and Theme Folders\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On your new server, locate the root directory of your new WordPress installation and upload the folders you downloaded in Step 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Make sure to replace the necessary folders on your new installation or upload the subfolders and files directly into the new installation to avoid errors caused by multiple folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After uploading the folders, access your new installation dashboard and activate the necessary plugins that impact your site\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Widgets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menu Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other plugin that actively affects the appearance of your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your plugins and theme are functioning properly, you can proceed to import your XML file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Importing-Your-XML-File\">Importing Your XML File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>If you haven\u2019t already, log in to your WordPress dashboard on your new server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover over <strong>Tools<\/strong>, then click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now click on the last option for <strong>WordPress<\/strong>.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" class=\"wp-image-103925\" style=\"width: 650px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Importing-an-XML-file-with-WP.png\" alt=\"Importing an XML file with WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Importing-an-XML-file-with-WP.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Importing-an-XML-file-with-WP-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Importing-an-XML-file-with-WP-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Importing-an-XML-file-with-WP-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Importing-an-XML-file-with-WP-1536x881.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the <strong>WordPress Importer<\/strong> screen that pops up, click on <strong>Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next click on <strong>Activate Plugin &amp; 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However, it\u2019s important to remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/reset-permalinks-wordpress\/\">reset your WordPress permalinks<\/a> once you\u2019ve logged into your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One potential drawback of this type of migration is that you\u2019ll have to manually re-add any Plugins, Themes, or Widgets from your previous WordPress installation if you left out any of those folders during the migration process. However, unlike the earlier example, you won\u2019t need to copy, import, or export any databases.<\/p>\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\" id=\"Other-Forms-of-Migrations\">Other Forms of Migrations for WordPress Websites\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to migrate your WordPress website between hosts or servers, but some of them may require third-party plugins or additional steps to set up. For example, if you\u2019re migrating from a different Content Management System (CMS) like Drupal, you\u2019ll need to follow a different process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you with your migration process, we\u2019ve compiled several articles that may be useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Move-With-Plugins\">Move Your WordPress Site to a New Server with a WordPress Plugin\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using plugins to migrate WordPress can be a helpful option, especially for those who are new to the CMS or prefer a more hands-off approach. Although the migration process may vary depending on the plugin, you can be confident that your information will be moved safely to your new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, regardless of the plugin you choose, it\u2019s highly recommended that you create a backup of your content before making the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/total-upkeep\/\">Total Upkeep Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/all-in-one-wordpress-migration\/\">All-in-One WP Migration Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/updraftplus-backup-plugin\/\">UpdraftPlus Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/wordpress-duplicator-plugin\/\">Duplicator Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/backwpup\/\">BackWPup Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Specific-Hosting-Provider\">Move Your WordPress Site to a New Server from a Specific Hosting Provider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that not all web hosting services are compatible with WordPress. Some companies may have proprietary software that cannot support WordPress, or they may have a specific process you need to follow to move your website away from their hosting service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you navigate this process, we\u2019ve compiled several articles that will walk you through the process of migrating your website\u2019s content from some of these companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/migrate-wordpress-site-from-wp-engine\/\">How to Migrate a WordPress site from WP Engine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/how-to-transfer-a-website-from-weebly-to-wordpress\/\">How to Transfer a Website From Weebly to WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/how-to-transfer-a-website-from-squarespace-to-wordpress\/\">How to Transfer a Website from Squarespace to WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/how-to-transfer-a-website-from-wix-to-wordpress\/\">How to Transfer a Website from Wix to WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/moving-websites-built-with-older-technology-into-wordpress\/\">Moving Websites Built with Older Technology into WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\" id=\"Final-Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations on successfully moving your data to a WordPress website on a new server! To ensure that everything is working properly, make sure to point your nameservers if you haven\u2019t done so already. You should also test your website to ensure that nothing is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to test your website before pointing your DNS, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/modifying-your-hosts-file\/\">create a Host file on your computer<\/a>. This will allow only you to see your site on your new server before pointing to your nameservers. If you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to protect, optimize, secure, and expand the functionality of your WordPress site, be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/\">WordPress Educational Channel<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving your WordPress site between servers can be a challenging technical task, but it is easier than you may think. 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