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| − | Moving a Wordpress blog is an easy process. | + | Moving a Wordpress blog is an easy process. You first download all your data into a export XML files on your existing Wordpress installation, then import that file into the new WordPress installation. |
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Log into your existing Wordpress admin area. Go to Tools, and select Export. | Log into your existing Wordpress admin area. Go to Tools, and select Export. | ||
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| + | Acenet recommends using a fresh Wordpress installation, using the latest version available. You can install Wordpress by logging into your cPanel, and selecting Software -> Softaculous Apps Installer. When you get to the page where you can customize your install information, Go to Advanced Options. Under | ||
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Revision as of 14:32, 28 October 2019
Moving a Wordpress blog is an easy process. You first download all your data into a export XML files on your existing Wordpress installation, then import that file into the new WordPress installation.
Export existing Wordpress Installation
Log into your existing Wordpress admin area. Go to Tools, and select Export.
Choose "All Content", and then click the blue "Download Export File" button.
Create New Wordpress Installation
Acenet recommends using a fresh Wordpress installation, using the latest version available. You can install Wordpress by logging into your cPanel, and selecting Software -> Softaculous Apps Installer. When you get to the page where you can customize your install information, Go to Advanced Options. Under
