Transferring a WordPress site to a new host is not easy. However, if you follow these steps, you should have no problems.
Step One
1. Use FTP to backup your WordPress files to your computer or laptop. (What is FTP/FTP Client?)Step Two
2. Backup your WordPress database to your computer or laptop using phpMyAdmin in your cPanel.Step Three
3. Use FTP to upload your WordPress files that you've backed up earlier to your new host's root directory or any directory you prefer.Step Four
4. Create a new database using either MySQL Databases or MySQL Database Wizard in your cPanel. (How do I create a MySQL database?)Step Five
5. Change your database information or the absolute path before uploading it. Choose binary from the Character set of the file. Otherwise some punctuations, like an apostrophe, will not show properly.Step Six
6. Download your wp_config.php file (located in your root directory) to your computer or laptop. Edit the following lines and then upload it back to the same directory:|
define('DB_NAME', 'databasename'); // (Change 'databasename' to your actual database name) define('DB_USER', 'mysqlusername'); // (Change 'mysqlusername' to your MySQL username) define('DB_PASSWORD', 'mysqlpassword'); // (Change 'mysqlpassword' to your actual password) define('DB_HOST', 'localhost'); // (You most likely do not need to change 'localhost') |
Step Seven
You've successfully transferred your WordPress site!
Once everything is working properly, you can cancel your old hosting account.
