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More detailsWhat is the WordPress Migrator?
In the past, if you wanted to move over a website from another host, you had to either go through a process such as Guided Transfer that WordPress recommends, or hire someone to help you. SiteGround offers website transfers for a fee, but if you own multiple sites this can get expensive. That’s why the developers at SiteGround developed the WordPress Migrator tool to enable you to move websites from other domains to SiteGround quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, your website is automatically transferred over to your SiteGround-hosting account.
The WordPress Migrator tool requires no special skills or tools. The only prep work you need for your existing website is to install the SiteGround Migrator app. Afterward, the process can be executed through your SiteGround account.
The Migrator is located in the WordPress Tools section of your cPanel. Just click on the WordPress Migrator, and the tool walks you through a simple four-step process to migrate your website from its current host to SiteGround.
Why Should You Use the WordPress Migrator?
You’re probably wondering why you should use the WordPress Migrator tool instead of transferring the data manually or having SiteGround do it for you. Here are several reasons you should use the Migrator tool:- Simplicity – Most WordPress website owners never move their website to another hosting service because the process can be complicated. With the WordPress Migrator tool, you need no special skills to transfer your website, and you can move it with just a few clicks.
- Free transfers – Normally you have to pay a fee for professional website transfers, even WordPress website transfers. With the WordPress Migrator, you can transfer your websites for free.
- Available to all – This tool is a standard feature on all hosting accounts on SiteGround.
- Consolidate multiple accounts – If you have websites on other web hosts and you’re using the GrowBig or GoGeek plans, you can move your websites to your SiteGround account and easily manage them all from a single account.
- Secure transfers – The WordPress Migrator encrypts all your data from your old host to SiteGround, keeping your files and data safe.
- Dedicated support – If you need help with this tool, there’s a full tutorial available. Also, you can always contact support if you have questions or run into issues with the tool.
Are There Any Limitations?
While the WordPress Migrator is an excellent tool for transferring your WordPress website, there are still a few limitations that website owners should be aware of:- Applications and outside content not migrated – The tool moves over only your WordPress content, themes, plugins, and uploads. If you have any apps or any external content on your website, it will not migrate, and you’ll have to reinstall manually.
- Multisite networks not supported – If you own a multisite network and wish to migrate it all at once, this tool will not help. You must move each website individually.
- Live website transfers only – This tool is only for websites that are presently live. Any websites you have stored on your local PC or another offline source will be non-transferable.
- Does not support WordPress.com – If you plan to move a website from WordPress.com, this tool will not help. Instead, you will need to use the Guided Transfer service offered by WordPress.
