Sure, here is a technical description of how to migrate WordPress to a new server:
1. Backup your current WordPress site: Before migrating WordPress to a new server, the first step is to create a backup of your current WordPress site. You can use a plugin like BackupBuddy that can automate the process or manually backup your files and database.
1. Set up a new host: Set up a new host for your WordPress site on the new server. You can do this by visiting your hosting provider’s website and creating a new hosting account or setting up a VPS or dedicated server.
1. Install WordPress on the new server: After setting up a new host, the next step is to install WordPress on the new server. You can do this by using the one-click install option provided by most hosting providers or manually installing WordPress.
1. Import your WordPress files and database: Once you have installed WordPress on the new server, you need to import your WordPress files and database. You can do this by using a plugin like All-in-One WP Migration or WP Clone.
1. Edit your WordPress configuration file: After importing your files and database, you need to edit your WordPress configuration file to specify the new server’s database and file details.
1. Update your domain name record: Update your domain name record to point to the new server’s IP address.
1. Test your WordPress site: Once you have completed all the steps, the final step is to test your WordPress site on the new server. Make sure everything is working fine and all your content is displayed correctly.
1. Replace your old site with the new one: Once you have tested your site on the new server, you can replace your old site with the new one by updating your domain name’s DNS record.
