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How Do I Move My Site to the WordPress Platform?

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Updated on August 15, 2024

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Migrating your site to the WordPress platform on StackCP is straightforward using the Platform Transfer tool. Follow these steps for a seamless transfer:

Step-by-Step Guide to Platform Transfer #

  1. Login to StackCP:
    • Access your StackCP account and log in.
  2. Select Platform Transfer:
    • From the homepage, click on the Platform Transfer icon.
  3. Choose Your Package:
    • Select the package you want to transfer.
  4. Select WordPress Platform:
    • Click on the WordPress platform icon.
  5. Confirm Hosting Package Type:
    • Choose the Hosting Package Type you want the package transferred to.
  6. Begin Transfer:
    • Click on Begin Transfer to start the process.

Important Requirements Before Migration #

  1. WordPress Installation Location:
    • Ensure WordPress is installed in the website root, specifically inside the public_html folder.
  2. PHP Compatibility:
    • The WordPress installation, including all plugins and themes, must be compatible with at least PHP 7.0. The platform currently supports the latest version of PHP 8.1.
  3. WordPress Exclusivity:
    • The webspace must not contain any software or code that does not belong to WordPress.
  4. Subdomains and Additional Domains:
    • Any subdomains or additional domains must point to the same WordPress install and be configured as a WordPress Network (Multisite).

Post-Migration Steps #

  • DNS Records:
    • A platform transfer will reset the DNS records on our nameservers to ensure the package points towards StackCP services. Reconfigure any external DNS records after the transfer completes.