How to Migrate a WordPress Site to a New Hosting (VPS)

Migrating a WordPress site may seem complex, but with the right steps, it takes just 15–30 minutes. Below is a complete guide for manually or using plugins to transfer WordPress from one host to a VPS.

Method 1: Manual Migration

• Download all WordPress files via FTP or archiver (e.g., FileZilla, WinSCP)
• Export the database via phpMyAdmin or mysqldump
• Upload files to the new server and import the database
• Update wp-config.php with new MySQL credentials
• Update the domain’s DNS A-record to point to the new VPS IP

Method 2: Using a Migration Plugin

• Install All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator on the old site
• Generate a backup and download it (with installer.php if using Duplicator)
• Upload the archive to the root of the new site
• Open http://yourdomain.com/installer.php and follow the steps
• Regenerate permalinks and cache

Important Post-Migration Tasks

• Ensure SSL is active (via Let’s Encrypt or Cloudflare)
• Check that all links and media files are working
• Configure CDN if you used one (e.g., Cloudflare)
• Set up email again if it was tied to the old hosting

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