How to Migrate Your Website Using All-In-One WP Migration

Full website migration from a local install to a live server, or from one server to another. The All-in-One WP Migration plugin helps you move your WordPress website by creating a backup file with a .wpress extension. You can then import this file into any WordPress site. This plugin is great for making regular backups or moving your website from one domain to another. This article will guide you on how to use the All-in-One WP Migration plugin to move your website from a local install to a live server, or from one server to another. The process is the same no matter where you’re moving your site. Essentially, you’re creating a backup of your site in one location and restoring it in another. Note: The free version of the All-in-One WP Migration plugin has limits on site size and destination. For larger sites, you need to buy the Unlimited Extension. There is also an article called “How to quickly increase the All-in-One WP Migration plugin upload limit” that explains how to raise these limits.

Export The Site

The All-in-One WP Migration plugin doesn’t have many settings and is very straightforward for migrating your site. It includes all necessary options in the export and import process. Unlike other plugins like “Duplicator,” All-in-One WP Migration only exports your site’s content and database, not WordPress itself. Therefore, WordPress must already be installed on the new location to import the site successfully. Here’s how it works in detail: To start, click on the All-in-One WP Migration link in the WordPress Dashboard menu. You’ll see a simple page with a large ‘Export To’ button at the bottom. Just click this button to begin. There are additional options available, including a “Find and Replace” function at the top if needed, but most users can simply click “Export To” and proceed with the migration process.

There are options available for exclusion, and some are mainly for troubleshooting. Most users won’t need or want to exclude any content from their site, but it’s worth checking to see if any of these options are relevant for your site.

After selecting any option, click the ‘Export To’ button. A dropdown menu will appear with different choices for exporting your file. In the free version of All-In-One WP Migration, only the File option is available. The other options are separate extensions that you need to buy.

The plugin prepares the Export file next. It could take a while, especially if your website is large. Once it’s done, you’ll find a ‘Download’ button. The file is also saved in the Backups section under All-In-One WP Migrations > Backups. Click ‘Download’ to save the Export file to your computer. This might take some time, depending on the file size and your Internet speed. After downloading the file, you’re set to proceed with the Import Process on your new server.

Import The Site

Now that you have your Export file ready, it’s time to finish moving your website. Whether you’re transferring it from a local production site to a new server or switching hosts, the process is the same.

To begin importing your website, you’ll need a fresh installation of WordPress at your new location. If it’s a completely new website, set up your hosting, domain name, and install WordPress on your new account. If you’re moving an existing website to a new host and want to minimize downtime, there are additional steps.

Depending on your hosting, one method to avoid downtime involves temporarily mapping the new account’s IP address to your domain name using your computer’s hosts file. This allows you to complete the site import on the new account before changing nameservers.

Once WordPress is set up at your new location, reinstall the All-In-One WP Migration plugin. Then, go to the Import section. The import process is as straightforward as the “Export” process, but be aware that your Maximum Upload File Size might be limited based on your hosting. You can find instructions on the Servmask website to adjust this setting if needed.

In this second image, you can observe that the “file upload size” has been increased.

When you’re ready to upload, just click the ‘Import From’ button and find the file you downloaded earlier.

After you select your file, the plugin starts preparing to upload it. You’ll notice a lot of activity as it checks compatibility and prepares for the upload. Afterward, you’ll see a screen informing you that continuing will overwrite files and databases. Click “Proceed” to import your site or “Close” to stop here. If you proceed, the import process will begin. This could take some time depending on your website’s size and your hosting speed.

After the upload finishes, a final screen appears to confirm that your data has been successfully imported. The next step, as shown on the screen, is to log in to the new site using your old site’s credentials and save the Permalinks twice. This completes the migration process, and your site is now fully transferred.

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How to Migrate Your Website Using All-In-One WP Migration

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