2.14.1.19. Transfer WordPress

To transfer a WordPress site, the following steps are usually sufficient:

  1. Transfer site files and database (if required) using instructions appropriate for your situation.
  2. Configure the database connection.
  3. If the configuration file contains absolute paths to site files, please correct them. The path to the site directory should look like /home/user/example.com/www, where user should be replaced with the name of the hosting account, and example.com/www should be replaced with path to the site files.
  4. If you'll be using a different domain after the transfer, update the site address to the new one.
  5. If caching is enabled on the site, clear the cache.
  6. Configure site operation over HTTPS.
  7. Check that the site is working properly. If you encounter errors related to plugins, try disabling the problematic plugins.
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