How to Migrate Your WordPress Site with cPanel – A Beginner-Friendly Guide (2025)


🧭 How to Migrate Your WordPress Site with cPanel – A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Migrating your website doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re moving to a better host like Global CenX, or just creating a backup for safety, this tutorial will walk you through every step using the All-in-One WP Migration plugin — one of the easiest and safest tools available for beginners.

✅ Why Use This Plugin?

<div style=”background:#f1fdfb; border-left:5px solid #30A18D; padding:16px; margin-bottom:24px;”> <ul> <li>No coding or FTP needed</li> <li>One-click export & import</li> <li>Supports full site migration (files + database)</li> <li>Free and easy to use</li> </ul> </div>

🔗 <strong>Plugin GitHub:</strong>
<a href=”https://github.com/servmask/all-in-one-wp-migration” target=”_blank”>https://github.com/servmask/all-in-one-wp-migration</a>



🧰 Step-by-Step Guide

🔹 Step 1: Install the Plugin on Your Current Site

  • Go to your WordPress dashboard
  • Navigate to Plugins > Add New
  • Search for “All-in-One WP Migration
  • Click Install Now and then Activate

🔹 Step 2: Export Your Website

  • Go to All-in-One WP Migration > Export
  • Select Export To > File
  • Wait for the .wpress file to generate
  • Click to download it and save it on your computer

🔹 Step 3: Set Up WordPress on the New Host

  • Install WordPress on your new hosting account (e.g. Global CenX)
  • Repeat Step 1 to install the same plugin

🔹 Step 4: Import Your Website

  • Go to All-in-One WP Migration > Import
  • Drag and drop the .wpress file into the interface
  • Wait for the process to complete
  • Click Proceed when prompted
  • Log back in (it resets admin credentials to the old site)

🔹 Bonus: Need the Unlimited Extension?

If your file is larger than 512MB, you may need the Unlimited Extension:
🔗 <a href=”https://github.com/AyumiYamamoto/all-in-one-wp-migration-unlimited-extension” target=”_blank”>View on GitHub</a>

⚠️ Use at your own discretion. For commercial use, we recommend purchasing a license from ServMask.

🖼️ Fix Image or Link Issues After Migration

If some links or images don’t load correctly, run a simple search and replace:

sqlCopyUPDATE wp_posts 
SET post_content = REPLACE(post_content, 'oldsite.com', 'newsite.com');

Or use the plugin Better Search Replace to do it safely.


🧾 Quick Checklist (Copy & Save!)

TaskDone?
Installed plugin on both sites
Exported .wpress file
Imported on new host
Tested all pages & links
Fixed any image/URL issues

💡 Want It Done for You?

Prefer a hands-off solution?
Global CenX offers full migration for €80 — including backup, plugin setup, testing, and support.

🟢 <a href=”https://www.globalcenx.com/contact/”>Request Full Migration Service</a>


✅ Final Thoughts

Now that you know how to migrate your WordPress site with cPanel using the All-in-One WP Migration plugin, you’re ready to move safely, quickly, and with confidence.

Whether you’re switching hosts or preparing for growth, migration should never slow you down.

 

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