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How can I clone my website with Migrate Guru?

This step-by-step guide will walk you through cloning your WordPress website using the Migrate Guru plugin. Whether you’re migrating to a new domain or simply duplicating your site, this guide will make the process seamless.

Before You Begin

To ensure a smooth migration, take a few preparatory steps. Before using the Migrate Guru plugin, make sure you have the following ready:

  • Add the New Website to Your Hosting Plan: Ensure the destination website is included in your hosting plan – guide.
  • Install WordPress on the New Domain: Set up a fresh WordPress installation on the target domain. – guide.
  • Create an FTP User for the New Domain: Establish an FTP user account associated with the new domain. – guide.

While Migrate Guru is a powerful tool, no plugin guarantees a 100% success rate for all migrations. Results may vary based on individual website configurations.

Step 1: Install the Migrate Guru Plugin

From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New. In the search bar at the top-right, type “Migrate Guru”. Next, click the Install Now button(4, and click on the Activate button.

Migrate Guru may automatically install additional plugins like Akismet Anti-Spam and Hello Dolly during the cloning process. If these plugins are unnecessary for your site, you can safely uninstall them post-migration.

After a successful installation, click the Activate button.

Step 2: Configure Migrate Guru

Upon activation, you’ll be prompted to enter your email address (1). This email will be used to receive updates during the migration process. Agree to the terms and conditions (2), and click Migrate Site (3) to proceed.

Choose Other Hosts (FTP) as your destination.

Afterwards, you need to select Manually Input Host Details.

To proceed, enter the FTP user details for WPX (your new host).

  • Destination site URL – Paste the URL of the website. This is for the receiving end, and you can use a new URL if you want the website to migrate to a new URL;
  • Choose SFTP TYPE;
  • Destination server – That’s the IP of the destination server. It can be located in the ‘Service Details’ of your WPX panel;
  • Port – 2222;
  • Username – The FTP username we created;
  • Password – The FTP password for the user we created;
  • Directory path – / (Just a slash – the FTP will forward the files to the relevant destination path).

If you are migrating from the website to a subfolder (www.example.com/subfolder), you should add the subfolder instead of the ‘/’ dash.

You have the option to add additional subfolders or database tables via the option ‘Add Folder’.

After you have checked all the needed information in the fields, you can finish the process by selecting the Migrate button.

You will see a page that will display the process of migrating – make sure to wait for the full migration process.

If you enter the relevant email address in the beginning, you will receive an email confirmation after the complete migration.

Step 3: Post-Migration Checks

After the migration is completed:

Verify Website Loading: Ensure the new domain loads correctly from WPX.

Confirm File Transfer:

  • Use the WPX File Manager to check that all files have been transferred successfully.
  • Note that while Migrate Guru is effective, no plugin guarantees a flawless migration. It’s essential to verify that all content has been accurately cloned.

Check Database Integrity:

  • Ensure the database has been migrated correctly.
  • Test the functionality of your website to confirm that all components are working as expected.

By following these steps, you can effectively clone your WordPress website using the Migrate Guru plugin. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact WPX support.

That’s it! You have successfully migrated your website with Migrate Guru plugin.

If you get stuck with anything discussed on this page, please get in touch with the WPX Support Team via live chat (use the bottom right-hand widget) and they will respond and help within 30 seconds or less.

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