How to migrate your WordPress website with the JetBackup WordPress Plugin
Migrating your WordPress website using the JetBackup WordPress Plugin is a straightforward process designed to ensure your data is securely transferred between servers or environments. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
✅ Prerequisites
- JetBackup WordPress Plugin installed on both source and destination servers.
- Access to your WordPress admin panel.
- Valid JetBackup license and an active backup of your website.
Step 1 - Install JetBackup WordPress Plugin
- On both source and destination sites:.
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Search for JetBackup for WordPress.
- Click Install Now and then Activate.
Step 2 - Create a Backup (on the Source Website)
- Please refer to the instructions on How to take a manual backup?
Step 3 - Download a Backup (on the Source Website)
- Please refer to the instructions on How do I download backup?
Step 4 - Restore Backup (on the Destination Website)
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On the destination site, go to JetBackup > Backups Click the “Import and Restore” button.
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A popup window will appear, as shown below.
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Upload the backup file generated by JetBackup — it must be in a TAR compressed format (
.tar
or.tar.gz
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Please make sure to review the disclaimer for any potential risks or errors that may occur during the restoration process.
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Once the backup file is uploaded, the pre restoration process will automatically begin and appear in the JetBackup > Queue.
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You’ll be redirected to a new page to complete the final step of the restoration.
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Once the process finishes successfully, your website will be fully restored.
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Click the “Complete Restore” button to redirect back your site
⚠️ Note: After the restoration is complete, you may need to log in to your WordPress dashboard again.
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