How to Migrate WordPress to imbra Hosting

Move your WordPress website from another hosting provider to imbra. This guide covers the full migration process.

Steps

Create a backup of your WordPress site at your current host. Export both the files and the database.

[screenshot: backing up wordpress at current host]
In iPanel, create a new WordPress website following the standard creation process.

[screenshot: creating new WordPress site in iPanel]
Use the Import Website feature or File Manager to upload your WordPress files.

[screenshot: uploading WordPress files]
Import your database dump using the Databases section.

[screenshot: importing database]
Update the wp-config.php file with the new database credentials from iPanel.

[screenshot: editing wp-config.php with new database details]
Update your domain's DNS records to point to the imbra server.

[screenshot: updating DNS records]
Verify your website loads correctly on the new server.

[screenshot: verifying migrated website]

Tip: Use a WordPress migration plugin like All-in-One WP Migration for an easier process.

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