How to Migrate a WordPress Site to imbra

Move your WordPress website from another host to imbra with minimal downtime.

Steps

At your current host, install and activate the All-in-One WP Migration plugin (or use a similar migration plugin).

[screenshot: installing migration plugin]
Export your WordPress site using the plugin. This creates a single archive file containing files, database, and settings.

[screenshot: exporting WordPress site]
In iPanel, create a new WordPress website via Web Nodes > Manage > + New Website > WordPress.

[screenshot: creating WordPress site in iPanel]
Log into the new WordPress installation and install the All-in-One WP Migration plugin.

[screenshot: installing plugin on new site]
Import the archive file exported from your old host.

[screenshot: importing archive file]
Update your domain's DNS records to point to the imbra server.

[screenshot: updating DNS records]
Verify the website loads correctly and test all functionality.

[screenshot: verifying migrated site]

Tip: For sites larger than the plugin's upload limit, use the File Manager to upload your WordPress files and import the database manually.

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