6 Steps How to Move WordPress to a New Server or Host

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6 Steps How to Move WordPress to a New Server or
Host
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Move WordPress to a New Server or Host
It can be a challenging task to move to a new
server or host from WordPress, and it is not only
for beginners but also for the well-experienced
WordPress user. It is mainly because moving from
one host to a server is unique as compared to
launching a new site. You might be worried about
how are you going to do this process, but you
dont need to worry anymore as we have got your
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Copy the website

• Creating a backup is one of the first things you
  should do when you plan to move WordPress to a
  new server.
• There are a plethora of methods of doing it so.
• Above all, you can also find several
  professionals in the market who offer this
  service.

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Ensure the new host is ready

• Before receiving the backup, you need to ensure
  that the host site is ready.
• All you need to do is take care of some things,
  including adding the domain name to the server.
• Creating an empty database to the site and
  copying the email address of the site.

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Drag the site to the new server

• You can easily upload your site to the new host
  or server as you have the domain and database
  ready.
• If you find it challenging, then you can hire
  WordPress expert who will help you through the
  process.
• During the uploading process, you need to
  remember that you have uploaded both installer
  and archive file.

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Change your local hosts file

• You are almost ready to do the last and final
  import of the site at this stage.
• Lastly, you can transform all the files and data.
  
• But be careful before doing so, as you need to
  ensure that you can access the new site or server
  through your local computer.

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Use the online installer to install the site

• Firstly, you need to open your browser and
  navigate through the installer.
• You have to enter the connection details with
  regards to the database in this next step.
• To run the installer, you have to click on next
  to proceed option.

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Refresh the domain name

• Your website is almost migrated to the new host
  or server at this stage.
• The final words include telling the whole world
  to visit the new server.
• You can easily do so by changing the name of the
  domain.

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