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unique-links
09-28-2011, 12:10 PM
How can we move a wordpress blog completely with all posts and sql data from one server to another?
What is the best solution?

ServerPronto
09-29-2011, 11:29 AM
Hello there,

The good news is that moving wordpress is rather simple and straightforward. I've provided a link below that delves into this topic in detail, but just to give you the basic idea: Make sure all your data is backed up. If your server is in the same domain, all you would need to do is edit the wp-config.php file and upload your data to the new server.

http://codex.wordpress.org/Moving_WordPress

Hope this helps.

wattzy
10-13-2011, 12:09 AM
Thank you too, I'm currently in a process for moving my wordpress site.

techofweb
12-18-2011, 07:16 AM
How can we move a wordpress blog completely with all posts and sql data from one server to another?
What is the best solution?

Its rather very easy.. If your new webhost provides cpanel then you can do this with your old cpanel credentials
You can consult your new host for this.
I thinkn they will for sure help

gsofttehnic
12-20-2011, 07:45 AM
you can generate from your hosting panel a full backup of your account ... download it and as your new provider to restore it on the server.

gsofttehnic
12-21-2011, 09:09 AM
Another way is to ask your provider if can transfer your account... you will need do give it access on your hosting account and the hoster will take care of the transfer.

Hosting63
12-21-2011, 03:49 PM
Move the SQL files and wordpress files then edit the SQL files in PHPMYADMIN to match the current location of the where they have been moved to as they will still point to where it was originally installed.

tnwhite
01-04-2012, 06:20 PM
If you have cPanel, you can just backup your database and home directory from within cPanel and then restore it yourself from within cPanel at your new host.

chikititalk
01-22-2012, 01:41 PM
The tutorial really helps Serverpronto. Glad to come across this thread. Just to remind all that no matter how, when, and to who's provider you will be transferring your WP hosting don't forget to have a backup of all your data.

HobsonsChoice
01-26-2012, 08:39 AM
just backup your database with wordpress plugin , put it in your pc then restore all in your new host server.

webhostingreviewz
01-27-2012, 09:05 AM
I prefer you setup a new wordpress, then just upload your files and overwrite the old ones. Then import your SQL over the new one.

sriramraj
01-27-2012, 01:19 PM
Major Hosting providers gives an opportunity to move from your existing wordpress to another. So it would be better if you consult the hosting provider you are trying to move if you have knowledge of hosting

webhostingreviewz
01-27-2012, 01:30 PM
Major Hosting providers gives an opportunity to move from your existing wordpress to another. So it would be better if you consult the hosting provider you are trying to move if you have knowledge of hosting

yes, that's the easiest option for comfort of mind.