Migrate a WordPress Site to Bit.Hosting VPS

WordPress is one of the most popular CMS platforms, and it's easy to migrate it to a VPS if you follow the right steps. Below we describe two methods: automatic (using a plugin) and manual (using files and databases).

Method 1: All-in-One WP Migration Plugin

• Install the All-in-One WP Migration plugin on the old site
• Export the full site as a.wpress archive
• Set up WordPress on the VPS (via Softaculous, WP-CLI, or manually)
• Install the plugin on the new site and import the archive
• After importing, update permalinks and verify the site

Method 2: Manual Migration

• Download all files from the public_html folder (via FTP/SFTP)
• Export the database using phpMyAdmin or mysqldump
• Upload the files to the appropriate directory on your VPS
• Import the database and configure connection settings in wp-config.php
• If the domain changed, update the URLs using WP-CLI or an SQL query

Environment Setup on VPS

• Install Apache/Nginx, PHP 8.x, MySQL/MariaDB
• Install necessary modules: php-mysql, php-curl, php-xml, php-gd, etc.
• Set up an SSL certificate (Let’s Encrypt)
• Enable OPcache and caching (Redis, Memcached — optional)

Final Checks

• Visit all website pages to verify functionality
• Test contact forms, admin panel, and plugins
• Check your sitemap and SEO settings
• Disable debug mode and enable caching

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