I have a WordPress site in Hosting ABC.
I want to move it to Hosting XYZ.
Both have softaculous.
I think both have Cpanel, and Hosting XYZ wants Cpanel so they do the free migration they offer. Dealing with support may take too much time, and they may not be able to help if Hosting ABC does not have the Cpanel.
**I also want to learn how to do this properly.**
Domain is pointing at Hosting ABC.
And I installed WordPress in Hosting XYZ.
My plan was to use a WordPress plugin to download the whole site from Hosting ABC.
Then I point the domain to the hosting XYZ.
That allows the hosting to work. because I have a shared IP, and without the domain it doesnt show my site. Just a random site.
Then I can upload the wp plugin, and use it to restore whatever backup it created on the original hosting.
Is this okay?
is this bad?
Can I improve on this?
Do you recommend a specific WP Plugin to do this?
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Use whatever method works for you. Everyone has their preferred methods. Most people use plugins like AIO Migration, WPVivid, Updraft.
AIO migration is solid with the unlimited extension can move any site anywhere you want. That said, a copy of the wp-content folder and a backup of the sql db is jsut as effective – just requires only little more time to move
The simplest explanation would be:
1. Generate a ZIP of the entire /wp-content/ directory
2. Export a copy of the database with WP CLI. If the URL is changing then the search-replace command with –export works well.
3. Import both into the new host
4. Test the new host using your local hosts file to verify it’s been setup properly
5. Update DNS records to point to the new host
WP Migrate DB Pro is a good professional option that may be worth exploring.
You should be able to back up and restore using Softaculous, no plugin needed. You will need to download the backup file then upload it to the new server.
https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/upgrade/migrating/
Use FTP, YO MIGRATE. you can do that from server A to server B of defferent hosting
Simply back up to a remote server
If you have any trouble dont hesitaye to reach out for assistance
>My plan was to use a WordPress plugin to download the whole site from Hosting ABC.
Yes, we use migration plugins as well, as already written – you have plenty of choices, and it is up to you to chose one that suits you the best, we also use All in one WP migration as it proved to be the most efficinet in our migration cases.