{"id":4693,"date":"2020-09-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2018\/10\/01\/restore-from-file\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:54:01","slug":"all-in-one-wordpress-migration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/all-in-one-wordpress-migration\/","title":{"rendered":"Backup WordPress with All-in-One WP Migration Plugin"},"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\/2020\/09\/AllinOneWP-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AllinOneWP-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AllinOneWP-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AllinOneWP-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AllinOneWP.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Backing up your WordPress site is arguably one of the most important things you should learn how to do. Even outside of website maintenance, ensuring you have a backup of files, documents, and other items is an important mitigation task for all aspects of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to WordPress, the good news is you can easily create and manage backups with the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-wp-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All-in-One WP Migration<\/a> plugin. Continue reading to learn how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Install-All-in-One-WP-Migration\">Install All-in-One WP Migration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Backup-WordPress\">Backup WordPress with All-in-One WP Migration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Download-WordPress-Backup\">Download a WordPress Backup with All-in-One WP Migration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Restore-WordPress\">Restore WordPress with All-in-One WP Migration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Delete-a-WordPress-Backup\">Delete a WordPress Backup with All-in-One WP Migration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"jumbotron\">\r\n<p>Improve the performance and security of your WordPress website with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/vps-hosting\/wordpress?mktgp=t&irgwc=1&affiliates=5001860&utm_campaign=Jumbotron&utm_source=supportcenter&utm_medium=cta&utm_term=wp-hosting-performance\">WordPress VPS Hosting<\/a> plans. Featuring blazing fast servers with advanced caching, 99.99% uptime, and a robust toolkit developed by WordPress experts.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/design.inmotionhosting.com\/assets\/legacy\/images\/check.svg\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>Improve Core Web Vitals    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/design.inmotionhosting.com\/assets\/legacy\/images\/check.svg\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>Free SSL &amp; Dedicated IP    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/design.inmotionhosting.com\/assets\/legacy\/images\/check.svg\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>Advanced Server Caching    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/design.inmotionhosting.com\/assets\/legacy\/images\/check.svg\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>US &amp; EU Data Centers<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/vps-hosting\/wordpress?mktgp=t&irgwc=1&affiliates=5001860&utm_campaign=Jumbotron&utm_source=supportcenter&utm_medium=cta&utm_term=wp-hosting-performance\">VPS for WordPress<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Install-All-in-One-WP-Migration\">Install All-in-One WP Migration Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the first step to using All-in-One WP Migration is to install and activate the plugin. Follow the steps below to add All-in-One WP Migration to your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/logging-into-wordpress-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log into your WordPress Dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to<strong> Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type \u2018<em>all in one wp migration<\/em>\u2019 in the search field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see the \u201c<em>All-in-One WP Migration.<\/em>\u201d Click <strong>Install Now <\/strong>then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will now have a new menu item for All-in-One WP Migration. Click it to access the features we will be covering below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_add-new-plugin.png\" alt=\"Download plugin\" class=\"wp-image-60770\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"159\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_all-in-one-wp-migration-menu.png\" alt=\"all-in-one wp migration\" class=\"wp-image-60771\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_activate-all-in-one-wp-migration.png\" alt=\"install all-in-one wp migration\" class=\"wp-image-60769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_activate-all-in-one-wp-migration.png 482w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_activate-all-in-one-wp-migration-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_install-all-in-one-wp-migration.png\" alt=\"activate all-in-one wp migration\" class=\"wp-image-60772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_install-all-in-one-wp-migration.png 484w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_install-all-in-one-wp-migration-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Backup-WordPress\">Backup WordPress with All-in-One WP Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the plugin is installed and activated, it\u2019s time to create a backup of your WordPress site. You can so so easily by following the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>All-in-One WP Migration &gt; Backups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click<strong> Create Backup<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the backup is created, it will appear on the <strong>Backups <\/strong>page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Download-WordPress-Backup\">Download a WordPress Backup with All-in-One WP Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the backup is created you can download and save it to your local computer or another storage area for safekeeping. You can do this easily by following the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>All-in-One WP Migration &gt; Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Export To<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the drop-down menu, select <strong>File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will generate a WordPress backup. Click the download link once the generation is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-to.png\" alt=\"download wordpress backup\" class=\"wp-image-60781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-to.png 839w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-to-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-to-768x248.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-file.png\" alt=\"choose download file\" class=\"wp-image-60780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-file.png 838w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-file-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_export-file-768x583.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_download-site-backup.png\" alt=\"download confirmation\" class=\"wp-image-60779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_download-site-backup.png 487w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_export-backup_download-site-backup-300x108.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Restore-WordPress\">Restore WordPress with All-in-One WP Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a disaster does strike, you can quickly restore your WordPress website using the All-in-One WP Migration plugin. Follow the steps below to learn how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-warning\">Of note, you\u2019ll need to already have a backup saved on your local computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>All-in-One WP Migration &gt; Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Import From<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the drop-down menu select <strong>File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate and open the file you want to restore. It should end in a \u201c.wpress\u201d extension.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pop-up will state \u201c<em>The import process will overwrite your website including the database, media, plugins, and themes. Please ensure that you have a backup of your data before proceeding to the next step.<\/em>\u201d Click <strong>Proceed<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your backup will then restore your WordPress site. It will notify you when it is finished with a message stating \u201c<em>Your data has been imported successfully!<\/em>\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-in-One WP Migration recommends resetting your WordPress Permalinks at this point. Click <strong>Permalinks Settings &gt; Save Changes<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see a message stating \u201c<em>Permalink structure updated.<\/em>\u201d Click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong> again. Your site should then be successfully restored and functional.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-wordpress-site-from.png\" alt=\"upload file for wordpress restore\" class=\"wp-image-60785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-wordpress-site-from.png 758w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-wordpress-site-from-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-from-file.png\" alt=\"choose file type for wordpress restore\" class=\"wp-image-60783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-from-file.png 888w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-from-file-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-from-file-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_proceed-with-import.png\" alt=\"confirm wordpress restore\" class=\"wp-image-60787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_proceed-with-import.png 488w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_proceed-with-import-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-wordpress-site.png\" alt=\"status bar for file upload\" class=\"wp-image-60784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-wordpress-site.png 490w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_import-wordpress-site-300x110.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_access-permalink-settings.png\" alt=\"confirmation and permalink option\" class=\"wp-image-60782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_access-permalink-settings.png 490w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_access-permalink-settings-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_save-permalink-settings.png\" alt=\"permalink reset options\" class=\"wp-image-60788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_save-permalink-settings.png 731w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_save-permalink-settings-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_save-permalink-settings-again.png\" alt=\"permalink options restored\" class=\"wp-image-60789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_save-permalink-settings-again.png 727w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wordpress_all-in-one-wp-migration_restore-from-file_save-permalink-settings-again-281x300.png 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Delete-a-WordPress-Backup\">Delete a WordPress Backup with All-in-One WP Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, you\u2019ll need to delete backups to save disk space on your server. This not only is good practice, but it also assists the speed and health of your website. To delete a backup, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>All-in-One WP Migration &gt; Backups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see a list of your backups. 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