Doc Summary
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
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
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? #
| Scenario | Best Option |
|---|---|
| Fastest self-service method | LC Migrator Plugin |
| Have a .wpress file ready | Manual (AIO) Migration |
| Need to migrate multiple sites | LC Migrator Plugin |
