{"id":9453,"date":"2023-03-13T23:33:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9453"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:33:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:09","slug":"unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash the Ultimate Guide to Swiftly Transfer Your WordPress Site to a Brand New Host!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6766bbdccbdb4\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6766bbdccbdb4\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#Transferring_Your_WordPress_Site_to_a_New_Host\" title=\"Transferring Your WordPress Site to a New Host\">Transferring Your WordPress Site to a New Host<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#Preparation\" title=\"Preparation\">Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#Steps\" title=\"Steps\">Steps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#1_Choose_Your_New_Hosting_Provider_Carefully\" title=\"1. Choose Your New Hosting Provider Carefully\">1. Choose Your New Hosting Provider Carefully<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#2_Backup_Your_Site_and_Database\" title=\"2. Backup Your Site and Database\">2. Backup Your Site and Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#3_Upload_Your_Files_to_the_New_Hosting_Provider\" title=\"3. Upload Your Files to the New Hosting Provider\">3. Upload Your Files to the New Hosting Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#4_Create_a_New_Database\" title=\"4. Create a New Database\">4. Create a New Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#5_Import_the_Database\" title=\"5. Import the Database\">5. Import the Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#6_Update_the_wp-configphp_File\" title=\"6. Update the wp-config.php File\">6. Update the wp-config.php File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#7_Test_Your_Website\" title=\"7. Test Your Website\">7. Test Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#8_Change_Your_Domain_Name_Server_DNS\" title=\"8. Change Your Domain Name Server (DNS)\">8. Change Your Domain Name Server (DNS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#9_Update_Your_Permalinks\" title=\"9. Update Your Permalinks\">9. Update Your Permalinks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-ultimate-guide-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-host\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transferring_Your_WordPress_Site_to_a_New_Host\"><\/span>Transferring Your WordPress Site to a New Host<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Are you planning to transfer your WordPress site to a new host, but feeling overwhelmed by the process? Fear not, with a few simple steps, we\u2019ll show you how to migrate your site to a new hosting provider effortlessly without losing any valuable data or facing any technical complications.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation\"><\/span>Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to your existing hosting account<\/li>\n<li>Access to your new hosting account<\/li>\n<li>Access to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>FTP client such as FileZilla or Cyberduck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps\"><\/span>Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choose_Your_New_Hosting_Provider_Carefully\"><\/span>1. Choose Your New Hosting Provider Carefully<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To begin the transfer process, choose a reliable hosting provider that can offer you fast, secure hosting with excellent customer support. Read reviews and compare prices to find the best option for your needs. Check if the new hosting provider can provide essential features like PHP and MySQL support to operate WordPress.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Backup_Your_Site_and_Database\"><\/span>2. Backup Your Site and Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Backing up is crucial to ensure that no data is lost during the transfer process. You can use a WordPress plugin like UpdraftPlus to create a complete backup of your website, including all files, themes, plugins, and your database. Alternatively, use your hosting provider&#8217;s backup tool to create a full backup of your site.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Upload_Your_Files_to_the_New_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>3. Upload Your Files to the New Hosting Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have the backup file, upload it to your new hosting provider&#8217;s cPanel account. Find the file manager, navigate to the directory where you want to upload the backup file, click on \u201cupload\u201d and choose the backup file from your computer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_a_New_Database\"><\/span>4. Create a New Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Create a new database on your new hosting provider to transfer your WordPress site. Log in to your new hosting account, navigate to the cPanel, and under the &#8220;MySQL database&#8221; section, create a new database by entering a name, a username, and a strong password. Make sure to note these details as you\u2019ll need them further.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Import_the_Database\"><\/span>5. Import the Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Log in to your old hosting account, find the phpMyAdmin tool, select the database you want to move, and click on the &#8220;export&#8221; tab to export the database and save it to your computer. Log in to your new hosting account, find the phpMyAdmin tool, select the new database created earlier, and click on the \u201cimport\u201d tab. Browse for the database file on your computer and click \u201cGo.\u201d The imported database is now available on your new hosting account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Update_the_wp-configphp_File\"><\/span>6. Update the wp-config.php File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Navigate to the wp-config.php file in your new hosting account&#8217;s file manager, right-click on the file, and select \u201cedit.\u201d Update the following lines with your new database credentials:<\/p>\n<pre>\ndefine('DB_NAME', 'newdatabase');\ndefine('DB_USER', 'newusername');\ndefine('DB_PASSWORD', 'newpassword');\n<\/pre>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Test_Your_Website\"><\/span>7. Test Your Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Visit your site on your new hosting account, ensure everything is working correctly, including images, links, and functionality. Test your website again and troubleshoot any arising issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Change_Your_Domain_Name_Server_DNS\"><\/span>8. Change Your Domain Name Server (DNS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Login to your domain registrar account, navigate to the domain that needs to be transferred, and change the nameservers to the ones provided by your new hosting provider.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Update_Your_Permalinks\"><\/span>9. Update Your Permalinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, update your permalinks by navigating to Settings \u2192 Permalinks in your WordPress dashboard, select your preferred permalink structure, and click on \u201cSave Changes.\u201d The permalinks update ensures that your website links remain the same after migrating to a new host.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By following these steps, migrating your WordPress site to a new host can be accomplished easily and successfully without losing any data. Remember to back up your site, choose a hosting provider carefully, upload files to your new host, test your website, and update your DNS and permalinks. With these steps, your website will be up and running on your new hosting account smoothly and with minimal technical issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transferring Your WordPress Site to a New Host Are you planning to transfer your WordPress site to a new host, but feeling overwhelmed by the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9453"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9453"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9453\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}