How to Move a WordPress Site to LarkWP from other provider

Before You Start

Ensure you have the following before you begin the migration:

1. Access to your current WordPress hosting account.
2. Access to your WordPress site's Admin dashboard.
3. Your LarkWP account set up and ready to go.

Step 1: Back-Up Your WordPress Site

1. Export Database: Use a plugin like WP-CLI or phpMyAdmin to export your WordPress database.
2. Download Files: Download your WordPress files via FTP or a File Manager provided by your current host. This includes your wp-content folder, wp-config.php, and .htaccess files.

Step 2: Create a LarkWP Instance

1. Log in to LarkWP: Sign in to your LarkWP dashboard.
2. Create New Site: Follow the prompts to create a new WordPress website.

Step 3: Import Your WordPress Site to LarkWP

1. Import Database: Import your database using LarkWP's database management tools (PhpMyAdmin).
2. Upload Files: Upload your WordPress files to the new LarkWP instance using the provided interface or via FTP.

Step 4: Update wp-config.php

1. Edit wp-config.php: Modify the DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, and DB_HOST fields to match the database details provided by LarkWP.

Step 5: Configure Your Domain

1. Update DNS: Point your domain's DNS settings to your LarkWP instance. You may need to update your A record or nameservers.

Step 6: Verify the Site on LarkWP

1. Check Installation: Visit your domain to check if the site is loading properly on LarkWP.
2. Verify Functionality: Ensure that all pages, posts, and features are working as expected.

Step 7: Final Steps

1. Set Up SSL: Configure SSL to ensure your site is secure.
2. Performance Optimization: Utilize LarkWP's caching and optimization features for better performance.
3. Cancel Old Hosting: Once everything is confirmed to be working, cancel your old hosting account.

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