Easy migration from Cpanel to Bacloud Cpanel hosting using WordPress Toolkit.
Migrating Your WordPress Site:
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Access WordPress Toolkit:
- In cPanel, locate and access the "WordPress Toolkit."
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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."
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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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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.
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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.
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Files location in Bacloud hosting:home / wordpress-backups
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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."
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Select the Backup File:
- Click on the "Browse" or "Select" button to choose the backup file you uploaded.
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Initiate the Restore:
- Click on the "Restore" button to start the restoration process.
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Monitor the Restore Process:
- WordPress Toolkit will display the restore progress. Wait for it to complete.
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Update Permalinks (Optional):
- In the WordPress dashboard of your new site, go to Settings > Permalinks and click "Save Changes" to refresh your permalink structure.
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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.
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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.