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Migrating a Wordpress website from Cpanel to Bacloud Cpanel hosting: Wordpress Toolkit Print

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Easy migration from Cpanel to Bacloud Cpanel hosting using WordPress Toolkit.

Migrating Your WordPress Site:

  1. Access WordPress Toolkit:

    • In cPanel, locate and access the "WordPress Toolkit."

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  1. Backup Your Existing Site:

    • Click on the "WordPress" tab.
    • Find the website you want to migrate.
    • Click on the three dots next to the website and choose "Backup/Restore."
  2. Create a Backup:

    • Click on the "Create Backup" button.
    • WordPress Toolkit will create a full backup of your website files, databases, and configurations.

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  1. Download the Backup:

    • Once the backup is complete, you'll see it listed under the "Backups" section.
    • Click on the "Download" button to save the backup to your local computer.
  2. Transfer Backup to Bacloud WordPress Hosting:

    • Upload the backup file to the new hosting, either using cPanel File Manager or an FTP client.
    • Place the backup file in a location accessible by your new Bacloud hosting account. 
       
    • Files location in Bacloud hosting:
      home / wordpress-backups
  3. Restore Backup in WordPress Toolkit:

    • Access the WordPress Toolkit on your Bacloud Cpanel hosting account.
    • Click on the "WordPress" tab.
    • Find the website you want to restore.
    • Click on the three dots next to the website and choose "Backup/Restore."
  4. Select the Backup File:

    • Click on the "Browse" or "Select" button to choose the backup file you uploaded.
  5. Initiate the Restore:

    • Click on the "Restore" button to start the restoration process.
  6. Monitor the Restore Process:

    • WordPress Toolkit will display the restore progress. Wait for it to complete.
  7. Update Permalinks (Optional):

    • In the WordPress dashboard of your new site, go to Settings > Permalinks and click "Save Changes" to refresh your permalink structure.
  8. Update DNS:

    • Change your domain's DNS settings to point to the nameservers of your new hosting provider. This step may take some time to propagate.
  9. Test Your Site:

    • Visit your new domain to ensure that the website is working correctly.

Important Notes:

  • The WordPress Toolkit's Backup/Restore feature is efficient, but it might not handle large websites as well as some other migration methods.
  • Always keep a backup of your site before performing any migration.
  • If you face any issues, consult your hosting provider's support or seek assistance from forums and WordPress communities.

Using cPanel's WordPress Toolkit Backup/Restore feature makes the migration process straightforward, especially for users familiar with cPanel environments. Always follow best practices and ensure you have a backup before making significant changes to your website.


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