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How to Migrate an Existing WordPress Site to ruachost.com

If you already have a WordPress site hosted elsewhere, you don’t need to start over. You can migrate your existing site to ruachost.com by transferring files, databases, and settings. This ensures your site remains intact with all posts, themes, and plugins.

Migration Overview

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To migrate successfully, you’ll need to:

  1. Transfer WordPress files.
  2. Export and import the WordPress database.
  3. Configure custom settings.
  4. Update domain settings.
  5. Test the new site.

Step 1: Migrate WordPress Files

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  • Using cPanel

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    1. Log in to cPanel on your current host.
    2. Compress the WordPress directory (usually public_html) into a .zip file.
    3. Upload the .zip file to your ruachost.com account via File Manager or FTP.
    4. Extract the files into the public_html directory.

  • Using Command Line (SSH)

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    1. Log in via SSH to your old host.

    2. Run:

      Terminal window
      zip -r public_html.zip public_html

    3. Upload the .zip file to your ruachost.com account.

    4. Extract with:

      Terminal window
      unzip public_html.zip

Step 2: Migrate the Database

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  • Export Database from Old Host

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    1. Open wp-config.php to identify your database name.
    2. Use phpMyAdmin → Export → Save as wordpress.sql.

  • Import Database to Ruachost.com

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    1. Log in to cPanel at ruachost.com.

    2. Create a new MySQL database and user.

    3. Use phpMyAdmin → Import → Upload wordpress.sql.

    4. Update wp-config.php with new database credentials:

      define('DB_NAME', 'new_database');
      define('DB_USER', 'new_user');
      define('DB_PASSWORD', 'new_password');

Step 3: Configure Custom Settings

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  • Copy or update any custom settings from .htaccess or php.ini.
  • Ensure plugins and themes are compatible with the new environment.

Step 4: Update Domain Settings

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  • Point your domain’s nameservers to ruachost.com.
  • If using a new domain, update the siteurl and home values in the WordPress database (wp_options table).

Step 5: Test the Site

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  • Visit your domain to confirm the site loads correctly.
  • Test posts, pages, and admin login.
  • Clear cache if changes don’t appear immediately.