How to Migrate Your WordPress Site to a New Host
Welcome back to our channel! In this article, we’re excited to guide you through the process of migrating your WordPress site to a new host. Let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Access Your WordPress Dashboard
First, log in to your WordPress dashboard. Once you’re in, navigate to the Plugins section. Click on Installed Plugins to see a list of your currently active plugins.
Step 2: Add a New Plugin
On the plugins page, locate the Add New option at the top left corner of the screen. Click on it to proceed to the plugin installation interface.
Step 3: Search for Migration Plugin
In the search bar, type “migrate” and press enter. This will display several plugin options suited for migration tasks.
Step 4: Choose a Plugin
From the search results, I recommend choosing WP Cloud Backup by Migrate Guru. This plugin has over 100,000 installations and boasts a full 5-star rating, making it a reliable choice compatible with most WordPress versions.
Step 5: Install the Plugin
Click on the Install Now button next to the plugin. After the installation completes, an Activate button will appear. Click on it to activate the plugin.
Step 6: Accept Terms and Conditions
Once the plugin is activated, you will be directed to the Migrate Guru page. Here, ensure you accept the terms and conditions. You will also be asked to enter your email address in the provided field before proceeding.
Step 7: Start the Migration Process
After entering your email, click on the Migrate button. You will need to copy the migration key provided in this section.
Step 8: Select Your Hosting Provider
Next, you will be prompted to select the host you are migrating to. In this example, we will choose HostGator.
Step 9: Fill in Migration Details
Enter the migration key you copied earlier and fill in all additional required information necessary for the migration process.
Step 10: Complete the Migration
Finally, click on the Migrate button to initiate the migration process. Once it’s completed, you’ll receive a confirmation.
Conclusion
And that’s it! You’ve successfully migrated your WordPress site to a new host. Thank you for watching, and happy blogging!
