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Transfer Wordpress Website

This guide explains how to transfer a Wordpress website from another host or provider to our servers. We use the plugin All-in-One WP Migration. The plugin is free for Wordpress websites with up to 256 MByte. You can also use other plugins such as WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard. The procedure is very similar.

1. Install Plugin

Install the Wordpress Plugin All-in-One WP Migration during your existing installation. Open plugins and install them.

2. Export Wordpress

Now click All-in-One WP Migration in the left menu and then Export. Select as export file.

3. Download file

Now download the created file and save it on your computer. Click on the green download button.

4. Install Wordpress

Now install Wordpress on our server. Open the Plesk surface and click on Applications and then on Top Applications. Click on Install in Wordpress and wait until the installation is complete.

5. Install Plugin

Install the Wordpress Plugin All-in-One WP Migration with your new installation. Open plugins and install them.

6. Import web page

Open the plugin All-in-One WP Migration in the menu on the left side and then click on Import. Press and drag the previously downloaded file to the middle area and follow the wizard. Your migration is then complete.