Export wordpress site to new host

Exporting a WordPress site to a new host involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do it:

Step 1: Backup your WordPress site

Before you export your site, make sure to backup your WordPress site using a plugin like UpdraftPlus or Duplicator. This will ensure that you have a copy of your site's files and database.

Step 2: Export your WordPress database

You'll need to export your WordPress database to a file. You can do this using phpMyAdmin or a plugin like WP Migrate DB.

• Log in to your current hosting provider's control panel and navigate to phpMyAdmin.
• Select your WordPress database from the list of databases.
• Click on the "Export" tab and select "Quick" as the export method.
• Choose the format as "SQL" and click "Go".
• Save the exported file to your computer.

Step 3: Export your WordPress files

You'll need to export your WordPress files to a zip file. You can do this using a plugin like Duplicator or UpdraftPlus.

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the plugin's settings page.
• Follow the plugin's instructions to export your WordPress files to a zip file.
• Save the zip file to your computer.

Step 4: Upload your files to the new host

You'll need to upload your WordPress files to the new host using an FTP client like FileZilla or a plugin like Duplicator.

• Connect to your new host using an FTP client or plugin.
• Upload the zip file to the public_html or www directory of your new host.
• Extract the zip file to the directory.

Step 5: Import your WordPress database

You'll need to import your WordPress database to the new host using phpMyAdmin or a plugin like WP Migrate DB.

• Log in to your new host's control panel and navigate to phpMyAdmin.
• Select your WordPress database from the list of databases.
• Click on the "Import" tab and select "SQL" as the import method.
• Choose the exported SQL file and click "Go".

Step 6: Update your WordPress configuration

You'll need to update your WordPress configuration to point to the new host.

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the "Settings" page.
• Update the "WordPress Address" and "Site Address" fields to point to your new host.
• Save the changes.

Step 7: Update your plugins and themes

You may need to update your plugins and themes to work with the new host.

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the "Plugins" page.
• Update any plugins that are not compatible with the new host.
• Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the "Appearance" page.
• Update any themes that are not compatible with the new host.

Step 8: Test your site

You'll need to test your site to ensure that it's working correctly on the new host.

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the "Posts" page.
• Check that your posts and pages are displaying correctly.
• Check that your plugins and themes are working correctly.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to export your WordPress site to a new host.