Move your WordPress website to a new hosting provider in 7 steps

Moving from a WordPress website to another hosting provider is a task that WordPress users encounter sooner or later. Although it is a relatively simple process, it requires some technical knowledge and preparation. In this blog, we will show you step by step how to complete the move of your WordPress website to another hosting provider.

How do I move my WordPress website?

There are a number of steps involved in moving your WordPress website:

1. 1. Make a backup of your WordPress website
   2. Choose a new hosting provider
   3. Export your WordPress database
   4. Move your WordPress website to the new hosting provider
   5. Import your WordPress database
   6. Adjust your WordPress configuration files
   7. Test and check your WordPress website
   8. Delete old files

Step 1: Make a backup of your WordPress website

The first step when moving your WordPress website to another hosting provider, is to back up your existing website. This means making a copy of your files and database. It is an important step because it gives you access to your existing website and the content you have created. You can backup using a WordPress plugin like UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy, or you can backup manually by downloading your website's files and databases. It is recommended that you use both ways so that you have a complete backup of your WordPress website. Make sure you store the backup in a safe place.

Step 2: Choose a new hosting provider

After you have made a backup, it is time to choose a new hosting provider. There are several hosting providers to choose from. Choose the hosting provider that best suits your needs. Also check if the hosting provider has a WordPress option and if they offer customer support.

Step 3: Export your WordPress database

The second step is to export your WordPress database. You do this by navigating to the 'Tools' section in WordPress and then clicking on the 'Export' option. Then select All to export all your WordPress data.

Step 4: Move your WordPress website to the new hosting provider

To move your website to a new hosting provider, you first need to upload the files to the new hosting provider's server. You can do this by using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or by uploading the files via your hosting provider's file manager.

You can also move the website's domain name if you need it. First check with your current hosting provider whether it can be transferred to another provider. Once you have all the details, you can start moving your WordPress website.

Step 5: Import your WordPress database

Now that you have created an export of your WordPress database and your website has been moved to your new hosting provider, it is important to import your WordPress database. To do this, you first need to create a database on your hosting provider's new server. Make sure you use the same database settings as the old server. Then you can import the exported database into the new database.

Step 6: Adjust your WordPress configuration files

After uploading your files, you need to configure the new server. To modify your WordPress configuration files, you need to change the database data. These details must match the details of the new database. If you have no experience configuring a server, we recommend asking your hosting provider for support.

Step 7: Test and verify your WordPress website

The last step in the process is to test and check your WordPress website on the new server. Check that your website has loaded correctly and that all functionalities are working properly. If something is wrong, you can try to fix the problems using your hosting provider's information or using a plugin.

Step 8: Delete old files

Once everything is working properly, it's time to delete the old files. Make sure you delete the files from your old hosting provider to ensure there is no confusion.

WordPress hosting at Monkey Vision

Moving a WordPress website to a new hosting provider can be a time-consuming task. But if you follow these steps, the process should go smoothly. Remember that you should always back up your website in case something goes wrong during the moving process. Should you be interested in hosting, you can always contact include with Monkey Vision. We transfer everything for you free of charge without any hassle.

Article update: 25 January - 2023