How to Migrate a Site from one Hosting Provider to another?
InstaWP simplifies WordPress site migration between hosting providers by seamlessly transferring files, databases, and settings via URLs. This process ensures a smooth transition to a new hosting server without downtime using the WordPress migration tool. It's ideal for those looking to switch web hosts or migrate hosting providers, offering a reliable solution for website backup and transfer.
In this guide, we will explore the steps to migrate a WP site from one hosting to another directly via their URLs.
Let’s get started 🚀
👉 Note: The user needs to create a blank WordPress site (i.e., without any plugins or themes installed in it) to serve as a destination site, which can be on the InstaWP Live platform too.
Migrate an InstaWP staging site as a source site to another hosting’s WordPress site as a destination site via URLs using the WordPress Migration tool.
Copy the URL of the existing WordPress site that will be used as the source site for migration.
Click here to open the InstaWP Live Migrate plug an alternative and easy way to move your website from one hosting provider to another. Otherwise, click on your profile and select Migrate Websites from the options.
Paste the copied URL of the source site (i.e. existing WP site) you want to migrate and click Connect.
It'll take you to the site's admin panel. Approve permission to continue.
Copy the URL of the destination site.
Now, Paste the copied URL of the destination site (i.e. blank WP site) where you want to migrate, then click Connect.
Approve the connection from the admin panel to start the migration.
Once both sites are connected, click Start Migration.
A pop up will appear for your confirmation. Click Continue from the pop up.
It'll start migrating instantly.
Once the migration process is done, it'll confirm you. Also, you'll be notified via email.
In this guide, we will explore the steps to migrate a WP site from one hosting to another directly via their URLs.
Let’s get started 🚀
👉 Note: The user needs to create a blank WordPress site (i.e., without any plugins or themes installed in it) to serve as a destination site, which can be on the InstaWP Live platform too.
Migrate an InstaWP staging site as a source site to another hosting’s WordPress site as a destination site via URLs using the WordPress Migration tool.
Step 1: Copy the Site URL
Copy the URL of the existing WordPress site that will be used as the source site for migration.
Step 2: Open the InstaWP Migrate
Click here to open the InstaWP Live Migrate plug an alternative and easy way to move your website from one hosting provider to another. Otherwise, click on your profile and select Migrate Websites from the options.
Step 3: Connect the Source Site
Paste the copied URL of the source site (i.e. existing WP site) you want to migrate and click Connect.
It'll take you to the site's admin panel. Approve permission to continue.
Step 4: Connect the Destination Site
Copy the URL of the destination site.
Now, Paste the copied URL of the destination site (i.e. blank WP site) where you want to migrate, then click Connect.
Approve the connection from the admin panel to start the migration.
Step 5: Migrate
Once both sites are connected, click Start Migration.
A pop up will appear for your confirmation. Click Continue from the pop up.
It'll start migrating instantly.
Once the migration process is done, it'll confirm you. Also, you'll be notified via email.
Updated on: 04/06/2025
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