Five WordPress Plugins for Successful Server Migration and the Keys to Doing It Well

I want to migrate WordPress with confidence.

Migrating a WordPress site involves many risks, including data loss and a drop in SEO rankings. However, by using the right plugins, it is possible to keep those risks to a minimum and complete the migration efficiently.

In this article, I introduce the top five WordPress migration plugins that can be used by everyone from beginners to advanced users, and I dig into why each one is good.

Five plugins that make WordPress migration smoother

Duplicator

Duplicator is a plugin that accomplishes migration by packaging the entire site, yüklemeing it to a new hosting environment, and deploying it there.

Its intuitive operation is friendly even to beginners, and it allows easy site backup and migration without requiring complicated ayarlar. In the Pro version, you can use even more advanced features, so it also supports migration of large-scale sites.

Duplicator – Backup & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, and More

Duplicator – Backup & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, and More

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1. Install Duplicator and create a package

Install Duplicator

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard.

• Go to “Plugins” > “Add New,” search for “Duplicator,” install it, and activate it.

Create a package

• Go to “Duplicator” > “Packages” and click the “Create New” button.

• Follow the package creation wizard to create a backup of the site. Set a package name along the way and click the “Next” button.

• The sistem will run checks, and if there are no problems, click the “Build” button. Once it finishes, the installer file and the archive file will be generated.

• İndirme the “Installer” and the “Archive.”

2. Migrate to the new sunucu

Upload the files

• Connect to the new sunucu by FTP and yükleme the downloaded “Installer” and “Archive” files.

Create a new database

• Using the new sunucu’s administration tools such as cPanel or Plesk, create a new database and database user. Make a note of that information.

3. Run the installer

Start the installer

• Access the URL of the new domain or sunucu and open the installer file, for example

  http://yournewdomain.com/installer.php

  .

• The installer script will start. Enter the database information and click the “Next” button.

Configure the database

• Enter the information for the new database you created earlier, including the host name, database name, user name, and password, then click the “Test Database” button to confirm the connection. If there are no problems, click the “Next” button.

Deploy the data

• A confirmation ekran for the installation destination will appear. If everything is fine, click the “Next” button. Importing the data into the database will then begin.

Set the new URL

• Check the ayarlar for the new URL and path, and revise them if necessary. Then click the “Next” button.

Finish the installation

• When the installation completion ekran appears, review each step and click the “Kayıt in to site” button to kayıt in to the new site.

4. Check after migration

Update permalink ayarlar

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard on the new site and go to “Ayarlar” > “Permalinks.”

• Click the “Save Changes” button to refresh the permalink ayarlar.

Check site operation

• Check each page and function of the site to confirm that the migration was carried out correctly.

All-in-One WP Migration

This plugin lets you gather the site’s content into a single file by using import and export functions, then migrate it to a new site.

Its ease of use and its üst düzey option, which makes it possible to migrate files beyond size limits, are especially attractive. It is particularly well suited to cases where you are planning a move to a new domain or transferring a site between sunucus.

All-in-One WP Migration and Backup

All-in-One WP Migration and Backup

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1. Install All-in-One WP Migration and export the site

Install All-in-One WP Migration

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard.

• Go to “Plugins” > “Add New,” search for “All-in-One WP Migration,” install it, and activate it.

Export the site data

• Go to “All-in-One WP Migration” > “Export.”

• Click the “Export To” button, choose “File,” and start the export.

• When the export is complete, indirme the backup file that was created.

2. Migrate to the new sunucu

Install All-in-One WP Migration

• Kayıt in to WordPress on the new sunucu and install and activate the “All-in-One WP Migration” plugin there in the same way.

3. Import the site data

Import the site data

• Go to “All-in-One WP Migration” > “Import.”

• Click the “Import From” button, choose “File,” and yükleme the backup file you exported earlier.

• Once the yükleme is complete, click the “Proceed” button to finish the import process.

Restore the site

• When the import is complete, a message will appear telling you that the import succeeded. Click “Finish.”

4. Check after migration

Update permalink ayarlar

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard on the new site and go to “Ayarlar” > “Permalinks.”

• Click the “Save Changes” button to refresh the permalink ayarlar.

Check site operation

• Check each page and function of the site to confirm that the migration was carried out correctly.

5. Verify site operation and optimize it

Check the theme and plugins

• Confirm that the theme and plugins are operating properly on the new sunucu.

• Review plugin ayarlar again and update them if necessary.

Check images and bağlantılar

• Confirm that the images in the media library display correctly.

• Confirm that internal bağlantılar are redirecting properly to the URL of the new domain or sunucu.

UpdraftPlus

UpdraftPlus is a plugin specialized in backup and restoration, but it also supports migration to a new site by using those backup files.

It offers rich options for automatic backups and cloud storage, allowing you to keep your site data safe even during the migration process. Because it can also protect the site through regular backups after the migration, it delivers two benefits at once.

UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin

UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin

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1. Install UpdraftPlus and create a backup

Install UpdraftPlus

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard.

• Go to “Plugins” > “Add New,” search for “UpdraftPlus,” install it, and activate it.

Create a backup

• Go to “Ayarlar” > “UpdraftPlus Backups.”

• Click the “Backup Now” button to start the backup.

• Check both “Backup database” and “Backup files,” then click the “Backup Now” button.

• Once the backup is complete, go to the “Backup / Restore” tab and indirme the backup you created. The necessary files are “Database,” “Plugins,” “Themes,” “Uploads,” and “Others.”

2. Migrate to the new sunucu

Install UpdraftPlus

• Kayıt in to WordPress on the new sunucu and install and activate the “UpdraftPlus” plugin there in the same way.

3. Upload the backup files and restore them

Upload the backup files

• In the WordPress dashboard on the new sunucu, go to “Ayarlar” > “UpdraftPlus Backups.”

• Go to the “Backup / Restore” tab and click the “Upload backup files” button.

• Upload each of the backup files you downloaded earlier one by one.

Restore the site data

• After the yüklemes are complete, select the backup shown in the “Existing Backups” section and click the “Restore” button.

• Select the components to restore, such as the database, plugins, themes, yüklemes, and others, and click the “Next” button.

• Wait until the restore process finishes. When it is done, you will see a “Restore successful” message.

4. Check after migration

Update permalink ayarlar

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard on the new site and go to “Ayarlar” > “Permalinks.”

• Click the “Save Changes” button to refresh the permalink ayarlar.

Check site operation

• Check each page and function of the site to confirm that the migration was carried out correctly.

5. Verify site operation and optimize it

Check the theme and plugins

• Confirm that the theme and plugins are operating properly on the new sunucu.

• Review plugin ayarlar again and update them if necessary.

Check images and bağlantılar

• Confirm that the images in the media library display correctly.

• Confirm that internal bağlantılar are redirecting properly to the URL of the new domain or sunucu.

WP Migrate DB

WP Migrate DB specializes in database migration.

It can automatically replace database values to match the new URL and makes export and import easy. It is ideal for developers and users with a more technical background, and it allows detailed database customization and migration.

WP Migrate Lite – WordPress Migration Made Easy

WP Migrate Lite – WordPress Migration Made Easy

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1. Install WP Migrate DB and export the database

Install WP Migrate DB

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard.

• Go to “Plugins” > “Add New,” search for “WP Migrate DB,” install it, and activate it.

Export the database

• Go to “Araçlar” > “Migrate DB.”

• Enter the new site’s URL and path into the “Find what:” and “Replace with:” fields.

• Click the “Export Database” button and indirme the exported database file.

2. Migrate to the new sunucu

Prepare the new sunucu

• Install WordPress on the new sunucu.

• Create a new database and note the database information, including the host name, database name, user name, and password.

Migrate the existing files

• İndirme the “wp-content” folder from the original sunucu and yükleme it to the same location on the new sunucu. This is easy if you use an FTP client.

3. Import the database

Import the database

• Kayıt in to phpMyAdmin on the new sunucu and select the new database.

• Click the “Import” tab, yükleme the database file you exported earlier, and import it.

4. Edit the wp-config.php file

Edit wp-config.php

• Edit the “wp-config.php” file on the new sunucu. Update the database name, user name, password, and host name with the information for the new database.

Copy the PHP codedefine('DB_NAME', 'new_database_name'); define('DB_USER', 'new_database_user_name'); define('DB_PASSWORD', 'new_database_password'); define('DB_HOST', 'new_database_host_name');

5. Check after migration

Update permalink ayarlar

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard on the new site and go to “Ayarlar” > “Permalinks.”

• Click the “Save Changes” button to refresh the permalink ayarlar.

Check site operation

• Check each page and function of the site to confirm that the migration was carried out correctly.

6. Verify site operation and optimize it

Check the theme and plugins

• Confirm that the theme and plugins are operating properly on the new sunucu.

• Review plugin ayarlar again and update them if necessary.

Check images and bağlantılar

• Confirm that the images in the media library display correctly.

• Confirm that internal bağlantılar are redirecting properly to the URL of the new domain or sunucu.

Migrate Guru

Migrate Guru is specialized for large sites and can carry out site migration automatically while keeping the sunucu load to a minimum.

Its proprietary technokayıty greatly speeds up the migration process, making it possible to finish moving even larger WordPress sites easily and quickly.

Migrate Guru – Site Migration & Cloning

Migrate Guru – Site Migration & Cloning

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1. Install Migrate Guru

Install Migrate Guru

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard.

• Go to “Plugins” > “Add New,” search for “Migrate Guru,” install it, and activate it.

2. Prepare for the migration

Prepare the destination

• Install WordPress on the destination sunucu in advance.

• Confirm the destination sunucu information, including the FTP information, host name, user name, and password.

3. Configure Migrate Guru and start the migration

Start Migrate Guru

• In the WordPress dashboard, go to “Migrate Guru” > “Migrate Site.”

• Select the tür of destination, such as cPanel, FTP, SFTP, or WebHost Yöneticisi.

Enter the destination information

• Enter the information for the destination sunucu. For example, if you are using FTP, enter the host name, FTP user name, and FTP password.

• Enter the destination URL and click the “Migrate” button.

Confirm the migration

• Migrate Guru starts the migration process and displays its progress. Wait until the migration is complete.

4. Check after migration

Confirm completion of the migration

• When the migration finishes, you will receive a bildirim from Migrate Guru. Access the destination site and confirm that it was migrated correctly.

Update permalink ayarlar

• Kayıt in to the WordPress dashboard on the new site and go to “Ayarlar” > “Permalinks.”

• Click the “Save Changes” button to refresh the permalink ayarlar.

5. Verify site operation and optimize it

Check the theme and plugins

• Confirm that the theme and plugins are operating properly on the new sunucu.

• Review plugin ayarlar again and update them if necessary.

Check images and bağlantılar

• Confirm that the images in the media library display correctly.

• Confirm that internal bağlantılar are redirecting properly to the URL of the new domain or sunucu.

Additional advice for successful WordPress migration

Prepare thoroughly

Before starting the migration, it is important to update plugins and themes and clean out unnecessary data.

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Testing is essential

Before the migration, test the process in a staging site or local environment and confirm that there are no problems.

Protect SEO

If the URL structure changes during the migration, set appropriate redirects and update the sitemap so that you can prevent a decline in SEO rankings.

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Check performance

After moving to the new sunucu environment, confirm that there is no negative effect on site speed or user experience and optimize as needed.

Server-company migration is recommended over WordPress-plugin migration

Using WordPress plugins for migration inevitably leaves some anxiety. Rather than failing the migration and wasting time and efor, I recommend using a sunucu company that provides migration tools or low-maliyet migration support.

XServer İş

If you are a corporation, I recommend

XServer İş

. It migrates your sunucu ücretsiz of charge. Because the move is done by the sunucu company itself, there is no risk of failing the WordPress migration. If your company has the budget, use XServer İş rather than spending extra time and efor on the move yourself.

“XServer İş” is the corporate sunucu from Xsunucu Inc., which holds the No. 1 domestic paylaşım. In our measurements, it ranked No. 2 for display speed. It is one of the en iyi choices as a migration destination. Server migration is also ücretsiz.

Until October 7, 2025, the initial fee (normally from 16,500 yen to 385,000 yen) is ücretsiz, and sunucu migration service is also ücretsiz.

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Xsunucu

XServer

is a sunucu for individuals that comes with migration tools. You can migrate WordPress by using its “Easy WordPress Migration” feature.

I have actually used that function myself to migrate WordPress. The move went smoothly.

“Xsunucu” is a long-established high-speed rental sunucu with the No. 1 domestic market paylaşım. It is popular with both individuals and companies. Honestly, it has no real drawbacks, and its stability, features, and support are all excellent. With cashback, you can use it from an effective 495 yen.

Until September 34, 2025, it offers half-price cashback and a 10-gün ücretsiz trial.

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ConoHa WING

ConoHa WING

is a sunucu that includes WordPress migration functionality and is also used by this site. If you use “Easy WordPress Setup,” anyone can migrate WordPress without difficult ayarlar.

“ConoHa WING” is a high-speed sunucu from the GMO Internet Group, and its number of users is rapidly increasing. Because WordPress is preinstalled when you sign up for the sunucu, anyone can get started easily. It offers a good balance between maliyet and performance, and our company uses it as well.

Until August 5, 2025, sunucu fees are up to 53% off, two domains are ücretsiz forever, and the first month is ücretsiz.

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ColorfulBox

ColorfulBox

is a sunucu that lets you use the cPanel management panel, which includes site migration functions. Right now, WordPress migration service is ücretsiz. Because the sunucu company performs the migration for you, you can move WordPress with confidence.

“ColorfulBox” is a reassuring sunucu with excellent region-based automatic backups. It offers eight plans, allowing you to use the performance you need without waste. It is also one of the few rental sunucus that offers support around the clock.

Until August 31, 2025, sunucu fees are up to 50% off, you can receive an Amazon gift card worth up to 10,000 yen, and there is also a 30-gün ücretsiz trial.

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Lolipop!

LOLIPOP

is an inexpensive and easy-to-use sunucu that has WordPress migration functionality. Its “Easy WordPress Move (Server Migration)” feature can be used on the Lite plan and above.

I have also migrated WordPress with Lolipop! myself. The move completed without any problem.

“Lolipop!” is a popular long-established rental sunucu available at a low price. Even with its 99.99% uptime, the Lite plan that supports WordPress can be used from 264 yen per month. Every plan offers strong maliyet performance.

Until December 21, corporations established less than one year ago can use the High Speed plan ücretsiz for 12 months, and contracts of 12 months or longer receive one domain for ücretsiz forever, along with a 10-gün ücretsiz trial.

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Summary

Migrating a WordPress site can be made far easier and safer through the right plugins and proper preparation in advance.

By making use of the plugins introduced in this article and putting the additional advice into practice, you can move your own site smoothly into a new environment. When you migrate a site, be sure to make use of these tools and techniques.

However, if you are worried about WordPress migration, use a sunucu that provides migration tools or migration support.