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Are you planning to move your website to a new hosting provider, or do you want to create a backup of your website on a different server? Whatever your reason, transferring your website from one cPanel to another cPanel is a fairly straightforward process. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of transferring your website from one cPanel to WebManager cPanel. We will cover everything from backing up your website to uploading it to your new server on WebManager. So, let’s get started!
Transferring your website from one cPanel to another cPanel involves moving your website files and database from one server to another. This process requires some technical skills, but it can be done easily if you follow the steps carefully.
Before you start the transfer process, there are a few things you need to do to prepare for it.
The first thing you need to do is back up your website. This is important in case something goes wrong during the transfer process. You can use the cPanel backup wizard to create a full backup of your website. To do this, follow these steps:
After backup, locate the File Manager in your cPanel to download the specific website file you wish to migrate just as seen in the image below:
Steps:
The next step is to create a new account on the new server on WebManager.NG where you want to transfer your downloaded website. To do this, follow these steps:
Now that you have prepared for the transfer, it’s time to transfer your website to the new website server you just activated. This involves two main steps: uploading the website files and importing the website database.
To upload the website files to the new server, follow these steps:
To import the website database to the new server, follow these steps:
To migrate a database from your previous hosting provider to your new hosting provider, follow the steps outlined earlier with specific references to these hosting companies:
Migrating a Database from Your Previous Hosting Provider to WebManager.NG:
Backup the Source Database on Your Previous Hosting Provider:
Transfer the Backup File:
Upload the Backup to WebManager.NG:
Create a New Database in WebManager.NG:
Here is a comprehensive guide on creating a new Database.
Import the Database Backup into WebManager.NG:
Update Configuration Files (if needed):
Test the New Database on WebManager.NG:
DNS Update (if applicable):
Monitor and Troubleshoot (if necessary):
Cleanup (Optional):
By following these steps, you should successfully migrate your database to WebManager.NG from your previous hosting provider. Always make backups and exercise caution when making changes to your website’s configuration and database settings.
To connect the migrated database from your previous host to your WordPress website hosted on WebManager.NG, follow these steps:
Connecting the Migrated Database to WordPress:
Update wp-config.php:
wp-config.php
file in the root directory of your WordPress installation.wp-config.php
file using a text editor.Modify Database Connection Settings:
wp-config.php
:define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘database_name_here’);
define(‘DB_USER’, ‘username_here’);
define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ‘password_here’);
define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’);
'database_name_here'
, 'username_here'
, and 'password_here'
with the new database name, username, and password you created in your WebManager.NG cPanel.'localhost'
as is unless your hosting provider specifies a different database host.Save and Upload Changes:
wp-config.php
file.wp-config.php
file back to your WordPress installation directory on WebManager.NG, overwriting the existing file if prompted.Test Your Website:
Permalinks (Optional):
Plugins and Themes (Optional):
Back-Up Your Website (Optional):
By following these steps, you should successfully connect your WordPress website to the migrated database on WebManager.NG. Always make backups and exercise caution when making changes to your website’s configuration and database settings.
Once you have uploaded your website files and imported your database, it’s time to test your website to make sure everything is working as expected. To do this, follow these steps:
In conclusion, transferring your website from one cPanel to another cPanel is a relatively simple process. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can transfer your website with ease. Remember to always back up your website before making any changes to avoid losing any data.
Note:
If you have multiple websites, you will have to take these steps for each of them.