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How To Backup Site and Transfer It

by Joe Pace
4 replies
I need to switch my site to a new host, but the problem is my old host doesn't have it on a C-panel server.

This site is using wordpress, so it isn't a simple matter of using FTP to move all of my files.

Does anyone know of a painless way to backup your site (software, method, etc.) when you don't have C-panel?
#backup #site #transfer
  • Profile picture of the author AnniePot
    Often, the hosting company you are moving to will be more than happy to do the transfer for you. Ask them, you never know...
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  • Profile picture of the author omrishabbat
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    • Profile picture of the author AnniePot
      Originally Posted by omrishabbat View Post

      Most hosting companies will do it for you, but at any case i recommend you to back up your website by connecting to your FTP with a software like WinSCP.
      Correct, but that probably won't back up his MySQL database which will be associated with his Wordpress installation.
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      • Profile picture of the author Rozanne
        Originally Posted by AnniePot View Post

        Correct, but that probably won't back up his MySQL database which will be associated with his Wordpress installation.
        Correct...OP has only option to contact his web host for entire backup of his website.
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  • Profile picture of the author rosetrees
    How large is your site and how much information does it contain?

    If it's a fairly simple site you can just export the database from the existing site (tools/export) - install Wordpress on the new host, install the theme and import the database (tools/import).


    It only becomes difficult if you have lots of widgets with different content or if you have custom plug-ins or theme that store their info in the database. If it's just a few widgets - copy and paste the widget content.


    I almost always transfer my sites that way and it really doesn't take long.
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