Make a full WordPress Transfer

A WordPress migration from one hosting provider to another is an easy task if performed properly. It consists of three parts – moving the files, moving the database and reconfiguration (if needed).

Transfer WordPress Files

To move your files from one host to another you can use your favorite FTP client or cPanel file manager. Compress the files of your Wordpress and move it first to your local computer and then to upload them on the new web hosting.

Migrate the WordPress Database

The second step is to move your database. First, you need to export your database from the old hosting account. If it uses phpMyAdmin, contact the support team of your previous hosting company in order to receive more information on how to export your database. After you have your data exported, create a new database on your new hosting account and import the migrated content in it.

Reconfigure WordPress to work from the new server

Next, reconfigure your WordPress application to work from the new place. To do this, open the wp-config.php file in the WordPress root folder and locate the following lines:

define('DB_NAME', 'user_wrdp1');
/** MySQL database username */
define('DB_USER', 'user_wrdp1');
/** MySQL database password */
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password');
/** MySQL hostname */
define('DB_HOST', 'hostname');

Replace those values with your actual database, database username and password for it. The hostname should be replaced with localhost. Then save the file and your WordPress site should be up and running from your new hosting account!