Performing a manual WordPress migration involves the following steps:
1. Take a backup of the existing site: It is important to backup the existing site before migrating it to a new location. This ensures that any data loss or damage to the site during migration can be easily restored.
1. Export the WordPress database: Log in to your cPanel account and navigate to phpMyAdmin. Find your WordPress database and click on Export. Choose the export method as ‘Quick’ and export the database.
1. Download the WordPress files: Use an FTP client (such as FileZilla) to download all the files from the WordPress installation to your local computer.
1. Upload the WordPress files: Use the FTP client to upload the WordPress files to the new location.
1. Create a database and user: Log in to cPanel and create a new database and user for the WordPress installation.
1. Import the database: Log in to phpMyAdmin in the new location and import the exported database from the old location.
1. Update the wp-config.php file: Open the wp-config.php file in the WordPress files and update the database name, username, and password.
1. Change the site URL: Log in to the WordPress dashboard and change the site URL in Settings > General.
1. Test the site: Check the site to ensure everything is working properly.
1. Update DNS: If you are changing the domain name, update the DNS settings to point to the new location.
Once these steps are completed, your WordPress site should be successfully migrated to the new location.
