How to Perform an Inplace Migration Using All-in-One WP Migration Plugin

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Inplace migration is a process where you move your WordPress site to a new server or domain while keeping its content intact. This guide will walk you through the steps to perform an inplace migration using the All-in-One WP Migration plugin.

Step-by-Step Process
  1. Export the Database
    • Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.
    • Go to the All-in-One WP Migration menu and select “Export”.
    • Choose “Database” as the export option.
    • Click the “Export” button and save the exported database file to your local machine.
  2. Edit the /etc/hosts File
    • Open the /etc/hosts file on your local machine with a text editor.
    • Add an entry to point the domain name to the new IP address.
    • For example, if your new IP address is 192.168.1.10 and your domain is example.com, add the line:
      192.168.1.10 example.com
  3. Update wp-config.php File
    • Access the wp-config.php file in the root directory of your WordPress installation.
    • Add the following lines to define the new domain name:
      define('WP_HOME', 'http://example.com');
      define('WP_SITEURL', 'http://example.com');
    • Save and close the wp-config.php file.
  4. Load the Website in Your Browser
    • Open your web browser and navigate to the new domain name (e.g., http://example.com).
    • This should load your WordPress site from the new server.
  5. Import the Database
    • Login to your WordPress admin dashboard on the new server.
    • Go to the All-in-One WP Migration menu and select “Import”.
    • Upload the database file you exported earlier.
    • The plugin will automatically detect and update the site URL and home URL during the import process.
  6. Verify the Migration
    • After the import is complete, check your website to ensure everything is working correctly.
    • Verify that all content, plugins, and themes are functioning as expected.

By following these steps, you can easily perform an inplace migration using the All-in-One WP Migration plugin. This process ensures that your WordPress site is successfully moved to the new server or domain without any disruptions.

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