{"id":34975,"date":"2025-01-27T10:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/?p=34975"},"modified":"2025-02-26T13:57:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:57:45","slug":"how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Migrate a WordPress Site from Localhost to a Live Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Migration of a WordPress website is more like an integral part of launching your website. It\u2019s a crucial step for a locally developed site that needs to be accessible to general audiences. The migration from localhost to a live server ultimately makes your work visible to the public.<\/p>\n<p>However, erroneous or improper migration can result in devastating consequences. You may end up losing valuable data, information, and even content\/resources. This guide gets you through the step-by-step process to accomplish a smooth migration without loss or downtime.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Why_Migrate_a_WordPress_Site_from_Localhost_to_Live_Server\" >Why Migrate a WordPress Site from Localhost to Live Server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Methods_to_Migrate_WordPress_from_Localhost_to_Live_Server\" >Methods to Migrate WordPress from Localhost to Live Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#A_Manual_Migration_Recommended\" >A. Manual Migration (Recommended)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_01_%E2%80%93_Preparing_Local_WordPress_Files\" >Step #01 \u2013 Preparing Local WordPress Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_02_%E2%80%93_Exporting_Local_WordPress_Database\" >Step #02 \u2013 Exporting Local WordPress Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_03_%E2%80%93_Uploading_WordPress_Files_to_the_Live_Server\" >Step #03 \u2013 Uploading WordPress Files to the Live Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_04_%E2%80%93_Creating_a_New_Database_on_the_Live_Server\" >Step #04 \u2013 Creating a New Database on the Live Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_05_%E2%80%93_Importing_the_Local_Database_to_Live_Server\" >Step #05 \u2013 Importing the Local Database to Live Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_06_%E2%80%93_Updating_%E2%80%98wp-configphp_File\" >Step #06 \u2013 Updating \u2018wp-config.php\u2019 File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_07_%E2%80%93_Updating_Site_URL_in_the_Database\" >Step #07 \u2013 Updating Site URL in the Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_08_%E2%80%93_Configuring_Permalinks_and_Testing_Your_Site\" >Step #08 \u2013 Configuring Permalinks and Testing Your Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#B_Plugin_Migration_Simple_for_Beginners\" >B. Plugin Migration (Simple for Beginners)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_01_%E2%80%93_Installing_and_Exporting_Website\" >Step #01 \u2013 Installing and Exporting Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_02_%E2%80%93_Uploading_to_Live_Server\" >Step #02 \u2013 Uploading to Live Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_03_%E2%80%93_Running_the_Installer\" >Step #03 \u2013 Running the Installer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Step_04_%E2%80%93_Finalizing_and_Testing\" >Step #04 \u2013 Finalizing and Testing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-from-localhost-to-a-live-server\/#Common_Issues_and_Fixes\" >Common Issues and Fixes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Migrate_a_WordPress_Site_from_Localhost_to_Live_Server\"><\/span><strong>Why Migrate a WordPress Site from Localhost to Live Server?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Making the website accessible to users worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>Testing and debugging locally before going live.<\/li>\n<li>Improving the overall performance and security.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing development costs before final deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_to_Migrate_WordPress_from_Localhost_to_Live_Server\"><\/span><strong>Methods to Migrate WordPress from Localhost to Live Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two fundamental (universally employed) methods to migrate a WordPress site \u2013<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Manual Migration<\/strong> \u2013 It requires the use of FTP and database transfer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plugin Migration<\/strong>\u2013 It takes migration plugins (Duplicator or All-in-One WP Migration).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Manual_Migration_Recommended\"><\/span><strong>A. <\/strong><strong>Manual Migration (Recommended)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s the most preferred way of migrating from localhost to live. This is because manual migration provides full control of the website to the owner(s). The process involves the following steps \u2013<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_01_%E2%80%93_Preparing_Local_WordPress_Files\"><\/span><strong>Step #01 \u2013 Preparing Local WordPress Files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to the WordPress root directory on localhost.<\/li>\n<li>Compress all the files into a \u2018.zip\u2019 file for easier transfer.<\/li>\n<li>Extract the compressed files to your desktop folder(s).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_02_%E2%80%93_Exporting_Local_WordPress_Database\"><\/span><strong>Step #02 \u2013 Exporting Local WordPress Database<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open \u2018phpMyAdmin\u2019 (http:\/\/localhost\/phpmyadmin\/).<\/li>\n<li>Select your current WordPress database.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Export tab.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the Quick export method and SQL format.<\/li>\n<li>Click Download to save the \u2018.sql\u2019 file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_03_%E2%80%93_Uploading_WordPress_Files_to_the_Live_Server\"><\/span><strong>Step #03 \u2013 Uploading WordPress Files to the Live Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect to your hosting server using an FTP client (like FileZilla).<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the \u2018public_html\u2019 folder (or WordPress installation directory).<\/li>\n<li>Upload the extracted WordPress files from your local machine to the live server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_04_%E2%80%93_Creating_a_New_Database_on_the_Live_Server\"><\/span><strong>Step #04 \u2013 Creating a New Database on the Live Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your cPanel.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to MySQL Databases.<\/li>\n<li>Click on Create a New Database.<\/li>\n<li>Enter a name and click Create.<\/li>\n<li>Create a New User.<\/li>\n<li>Assign a username and password.<\/li>\n<li>Add to the database with privileges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_05_%E2%80%93_Importing_the_Local_Database_to_Live_Server\"><\/span><strong>Step #05 \u2013 Importing the Local Database to Live Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open phpMyAdmin from cPanel.<\/li>\n<li>Select the new database you created.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Import tab.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the \u2018.sql\u2019 file exported earlier.<\/li>\n<li>Click Go to upload the database.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_06_%E2%80%93_Updating_%E2%80%98wp-configphp_File\"><\/span><strong>Step #06 \u2013 Updating \u2018wp-config.php\u2019 File<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Locate \u2018wp-config.php\u2019 on the live server.<\/li>\n<li>Open it with a text editor.<\/li>\n<li>Update the database credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Save and close the file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_07_%E2%80%93_Updating_Site_URL_in_the_Database\"><\/span><strong>Step #07 \u2013 Updating Site URL in the Database<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open phpMyAdmin in cPanel.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the wp_options table.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the site URL and home rows.<\/li>\n<li>Update the values to the live domain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_08_%E2%80%93_Configuring_Permalinks_and_Testing_Your_Site\"><\/span><strong>Step #08 \u2013 Configuring Permalinks and Testing Your Site<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress admin panel (https:\/\/yourlivedomain.com\/wp-admin).<\/li>\n<li>Go to \u2018Settings &gt; Permalinks,\u2019 select your preferred structure, and save changes.<\/li>\n<li>Check all pages, links, and media files to ensure everything is working correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Plugin_Migration_Simple_for_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>B. <\/strong><strong>Plugin Migration (Simple for Beginners)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beginners are likely to prefer an automated process instead of a manual one right away. You can rely on plugins like Duplicator or All-in-One WP Migration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_01_%E2%80%93_Installing_and_Exporting_Website\"><\/span><strong>Step #01 \u2013 Installing and Exporting Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Install the duplicator on your local WordPress site.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to \u2018Duplicator &gt; Packages &gt; Create New.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Follow the steps and generate a ZIP archive for the site.<\/li>\n<li>Download the archive file and the installer.php file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_02_%E2%80%93_Uploading_to_Live_Server\"><\/span><strong>Step #02 \u2013 Uploading to Live Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Use FTP\/cPanel to upload the installer.php and the ZIP.<\/li>\n<li>Upload both files to the \u2018public_html\u2019 folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_03_%E2%80%93_Running_the_Installer\"><\/span><strong>Step #03 \u2013 Running the Installer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your browser and go to \u2018https:\/\/yourlivedomain.com\/installer.php.\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Follow all the on-screen instructions to unpack and set up the website.<\/li>\n<li>Also, provide the database credentials and complete the site migration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_04_%E2%80%93_Finalizing_and_Testing\"><\/span><strong>Step #04 \u2013 Finalizing and Testing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to WordPress Admin on your live server.<\/li>\n<li>Go to \u2018Settings &gt; Permalinks,\u2019 and re-save settings.<\/li>\n<li>Check the site to ensure everything is working fine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Issues_and_Fixes\"><\/span><strong>Common Issues and Fixes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For broken links, update site URLs in phpMyAdmin (wp_options table).<\/li>\n<li>For errors establishing database connection, verify database credentials in wp-config.php.<\/li>\n<li>For missing images, ensure the uploads folder is appropriately transferred.<\/li>\n<li>For internal server error (500),reset the \u2018.htaccess\u2019 file and increase current PHP limits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to think of going live with a locally developed website without appropriate migration. Migrating a WordPress site from localhost to a live server may seem somewhat complex, especially with the manual approach. Following the right steps should help you complete the task successfully without any issues. Unless you\u2019re having serious troubles, you should go for manual migration as recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Tectera a <a href=\"https:\/\/tectera.com\/ca\">web development company in Toronto<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migration of a WordPress website is more like an integral part of launching your website. 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