Post actualizado el día September 28, 2026 by DeiviSanzPlay
Have you ever wondered how to migrate WordPress to another hosting without losing data? If you own a WordPress website, you know that choosing the right hosting is crucial for the performance and security of your site. But what happens if you need to change hosting? Don’t worry, you don’t have to lose your data in the process. Here I explain how to do it safely, step by step.
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Step 1: Preparation before migration. Before doing anything, it is essential to back up your entire website. The WordPress backup is one of the most important parts of this process. You can do it manually or using a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus or All-in-One WP Migration. These plugins are perfect for making sure that all your files, themes, plugins, and database are safe.
Step 2: Choose the new hosting. Changing hosting doesn’t just mean moving your files to another server. You should consider the speed and performance of the new hosting, as well as its compatibility with WordPress. It is important that your new hosting provider offers specific support for WordPress and has a good reputation regarding uptime and security.
Step 3: Move the WordPress files. Now that you have everything backed up and have chosen the new hosting, it’s time to migrate WordPress to the new server. Upload all your files (including your themes, plugins, and media files) to the new server using FTP or through your cPanel’s File Manager. This step may seem complicated, but with the right tools, everything becomes simpler.
Step 4: Export and import the database. Don’t forget about your WordPress database. The database contains all the important information of your site, such as posts, pages, comments, and settings. Export the database from phpMyAdmin on your old hosting and import it on the new server. If you don’t feel comfortable with phpMyAdmin, there are tools like WP Migrate DB that make the job much easier.
Step 5: Update the URLs. A key detail after migration is making sure that all the URLs of your site are correct. If you changed domain or directory, the old URLs may be saved in the database. Use a plugin like Velvet Blues Update URLs to update the URLs in bulk and avoid broken link issues.
Step 6: Verify the migration. Once everything is migrated, it’s time to do a complete review. Check that all your pages, posts, and internal links work correctly. If something isn’t working as it should, you can restore your backup and start over, or investigate the problem.
Step 7: DNS configuration. Finally, it is necessary to update the DNS records to point to your new server. This step can take between a few hours and a day, depending on your domain provider, but once done, your site will be running on its new hosting without any problems.
