WordPress Migrations
Made Effortless
Moving your WordPress site has never been easier. Our migration experts handle everything (files, databases, emails, DNS) with guaranteed zero downtime.
WordPress migration moves your entire WordPress site (files, database, themes, plugins, and settings) to a new hosting provider with zero downtime. Serverlys handles the full migration free with any hosting plan, typically completing the move within 24-48 hours.
Request Free Migration →How It Works
A four-step process handled entirely by our team.
Submit Request
Fill out our migration form with your current hosting details. We handle the rest.
Site Analysis
We audit your site structure, plugins, themes, and database for compatibility.
Full Migration
Files, databases, emails, and configurations are migrated to our optimized servers.
DNS & Go Live
We update DNS records and verify everything works perfectly before going live.
What We Migrate
WordPress Files
All WordPress core files, themes, plugins, uploads, and media libraries transferred intact.
Database
Complete MySQL/MariaDB database migration with URL search-and-replace for serialized data.
Email Accounts
All email accounts, forwarders, and mailbox contents migrated to our mail servers.
SSL Certificates
New SSL certificates provisioned and configured automatically for all domains.
DNS Records
All DNS records replicated and pointed to our nameservers with zero propagation issues.
Cron Jobs
Scheduled tasks, WP-Cron jobs, and server-level cron configurations maintained.
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Minutes of Downtime
Your site stays live throughout the entire migration process.
$0
Migration Cost
Free migration included with every hosting plan. No hidden fees.
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Average Completion
Most migrations completed within 24 hours of request submission.
How Long Does a WordPress Migration Take?
The time it takes to migrate your WordPress site to a new host depends on the size and complexity of your installation. When you choose our WordPress hosting, we include a free WordPress migration handled entirely by our engineering team. Here is what to expect based on the size of your site:
- Small sites (under 5 GB): Most small WordPress blogs and business sites complete the transfer in 2 to 4 hours. This includes all files, the database, and DNS verification.
- Medium sites (5 - 20 GB): Sites with larger media libraries, multiple plugins, or extensive content typically take 4 to 12 hours to migrate WordPress to a new host without any data loss.
- Large sites (20 GB+): Enterprise-level WordPress installations, membership sites, and media-heavy portals require 12 to 48 hours for a complete WordPress site transfer service.
- WooCommerce stores with active orders: We schedule your migration during low-traffic periods to ensure no transactions are lost and every order is preserved in the new database.
Most migrations complete within 24 hours with zero downtime. We provide you with a clear timeline before we begin, and our team monitors the entire process from start to finish so you can focus on running your business.
Will My Site Go Down During Migration?
No. We move WordPress without downtime because we use a staged migration approach. First, we set up a complete copy of your site on our cloud hosting infrastructure and test everything thoroughly: every page, every plugin, every form, and every database query. Your existing site continues serving visitors the entire time.
We only switch DNS once everything is verified working on the new server. During DNS propagation, both the old and new servers respond to requests, so there is never a gap in availability. Zero-downtime migration is our standard process, not a premium add-on or an upsell. Every hosting plan includes this level of care.
Your visitors will not notice a thing. No maintenance pages, no error screens, no interruption in service. That is the promise behind every free WordPress migration we perform.
What We Need From You
Our WordPress site transfer service is designed to be hands-off for you. To get started, we just need a few things:
- 1. Access to your current hosting control panel (cPanel, Plesk, or equivalent)
- 2. WordPress admin credentials so we can verify functionality after the transfer
- 3. Domain registrar access for DNS changes (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.)
- 4. A list of any custom configurations or cron jobs running on your server
That is it. We handle everything else, from downloading your files and exporting your database to configuring SSL certificates and updating DNS records. You can sit back and let our migration experts do the heavy lifting while you continue working on your business.
Migrating From Popular Hosts
No matter where your WordPress site is currently hosted, we have a proven process to migrate it safely to our managed hosting platform. Here is how we handle transfers from the most popular providers:
From GoDaddy
We export your entire site via cPanel or manual transfer, migrate all email accounts, and handle domain lock release so DNS updates go through without delay. GoDaddy migrations are among the most common we perform.
From Bluehost
Full cPanel backup and restore, including all email accounts, forwarders, and autoresponders. We verify database integrity and run search-and-replace on serialized data to prevent broken URLs after the move.
From SiteGround
We use SiteGround's Site Tools export for a clean migration, handle database transfers separately to ensure data consistency, and run full staging verification before switching DNS to our servers.
From WP Engine
SFTP-based migration with careful handling of WP Engine-specific configurations. We manage DNS propagation so your site transitions smoothly and restore any mu-plugins or custom server rules that need to be adapted.
From Any Other Host
HostGator, DreamHost, A2 Hosting, InMotion, Kinsta, Flywheel, Cloudways. We support migrations from every hosting provider. No matter where you are coming from, we have migrated thousands of WordPress sites and know exactly how to handle yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free with any hosting plan. Our migration experts handle the entire transfer including files, databases, emails, and DNS configuration at no additional cost.
No. We use a staged migration process. Your site runs on both the old and new host simultaneously until DNS propagation completes. Visitors experience zero downtime.
Most migrations complete within 24 hours. Large sites with extensive databases or media libraries may take 48-72 hours. We provide a timeline estimate before starting.
Yes. We migrate from GoDaddy, Bluehost, SiteGround, WP Engine, HostGator, DreamHost, and any other provider. We just need your existing host login credentials to get started.
Ready to Switch?
Submit your migration request and our team will start working on it within the hour.
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