WordPress Hosting: Step-by-Step Migration Guide

Welcome!

This guide will help you seamlessly migrate your WordPress website into your new hosting environment.
You have two simple options for migration — choose the one that best suits your needs.

Option 1: Effortless Migration with the LC Migrator Plugin

Best For: Fast, non-technical migrations with minimal effort
Recommended: ✅ Yes

How to Use:

Step 1: Download the LC Migrator Plugin

• Click Download Plugin to download a ZIP file.

• This ZIP file will be used to migrate your site.

  

Step 2: Upload the Plugin to the WordPress Site You Want to Migrate

• Log in to the WordPress dashboard of the site you want to migrate.

• Go to Plugins → Add New.

• Click Upload Plugin at the top.

• Upload the ZIP file you downloaded and click Install Now.

  

Step 3: Activate the Plugin

• After installation, click Activate Plugin.

• Your LC Migrator plugin is now active and ready for use.

  
  

Step 4: Open the LC Migrator Plugin

• In the WordPress sidebar, locate and click on LC Migrator (you may need to scroll down).

• Log in using your hosting credentials.

• Select the destination site where you want to migrate your content.

  

Step 5: Start the Migration

• After selecting the destination, click Continue.

• Choose the target website from the list.

• Confirm that you understand the existing site’s content will be replaced.

• Click Start Migration.

  

Step 6: Monitor the Migration

• The migration process typically takes 10–15 minutes for larger sites.

• You can cancel the migration at any point before the final step (cancellation at the last step is not possible).

  

Step 7: Migration Complete

• Once completed, you’ll see a Migration Completed message.

• You can now visit and manage your newly migrated site.

  

Option 2: Manual Migration (Using the All-in-One WP Migration Plugin)

Best For: Users comfortable with manual file exports/imports (.wpress files)
Use Case: Migrating from a backup or when a .wpress file is already available.

How to Use:

On the Source WordPress Site:

• Install and activate the All-in-One WP Migration plugin.

• Export your website to generate a .wpress file.

  

On the Destination WordPress Site:

• Log in to your hosting dashboard.

• Navigate to WordPress → Import Existing Website.

• Click Choose File and upload the .wpress file (Max size: 2GB).

• Wait for the upload and deployment to complete.

⚠️ Note: This method overwrites all existing content on the destination site. Incremental updates are not supported.

Which Option Should I Choose?

If you need help, contact your Agency.