# Site Migration

> Migrate your WordPress site to a new host or domain with zero downtime using SiteVault Pro. Automatic URL replacement and serialized data handling.

- Canonical: <https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/site-migration/>
- HTML version: <https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/site-migration/>

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- [Overview](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/)
- [Features](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/)

  [All Features](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/)
  [Cloud Storage](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/cloud-storage/)
  [Scheduled Backups](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/scheduled-backups/)
  [Staging Sites](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/staging-sites/)
  [Backup Encryption](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/backup-encryption/)
  [Site Migration](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/site-migration/)
  [Site Health](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/features/site-health/)
- [Compare](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-updraftplus/)

  [Free vs Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/free-vs-pro/)
  [vs UpdraftPlus](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-updraftplus/)
  [vs Solid Backups](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-solid-backups/)
  [vs BlogVault](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-blogvault/)
  [vs Jetpack Backup](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-jetpack-backup/)
  [vs Duplicator Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/vs-duplicator-pro/)
- [Pricing](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/pricing/)
- [Docs](https://royalplugins.com/support/sitevault/)

Overview
All Features
— Cloud Storage
— Scheduled Backups
— Staging Sites
— Backup Encryption
— Site Migration
— Site Health
Compare
— Free vs Pro
— vs UpdraftPlus
— vs Solid Backups
— vs BlogVault
— vs Jetpack Backup
— vs Duplicator Pro
Pricing
Docs

Pro Feature

Move your WordPress site to a new host, domain, or both with zero downtime. Automatic URL replacement and serialized data handling make migrations seamless.

[Get SiteVault Pro](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/pricing/)

Migration Types

## Every Migration Scenario Covered

Whether you're changing hosts, domains, or moving from development to production, SiteVault Pro handles it all.

By Jameson · Founder & Lead Developer

### Same Server, New Domain

Rebranding your site? Easily change your domain without moving files. All URLs and internal links are automatically updated.

oldsite.com -> newbrand.com

### New Server, Same Domain

Upgrading to better hosting? Transfer your entire site to a new server while keeping your existing domain and all settings intact.

HostA/mysite.com -> HostB/mysite.com

### Complete Host Change

Moving everything? New server and new domain handled together. Perfect for major transitions or agency client handoffs.

HostA/old.com -> HostB/new.com

### Dev to Production

Push your local or staging site live. The installer handles localhost URLs, test databases, and all the configurations that differ between environments.

localhost:8000 -> livesite.com

Key Features

## Migration Made Simple

Powerful features that handle the complexity so you don't have to.

#### Standalone Installer

No need to install the plugin on the destination server first. Our standalone PHP installer handles everything - just upload and run.

#### Automatic URL Replacement

Every URL in your database is automatically updated - posts, pages, menus, widgets, and theme options. No manual find-and-replace needed.

#### Serialized Data Handling

WordPress stores complex data in serialized format. Our migration correctly handles these without breaking widget settings, theme customizations, or plugin options.

#### Large File Support

Migrating a site with gigabytes of media? Chunked transfers and resumable uploads handle large sites without timeouts or memory issues.

How It Works

## Five Simple Steps

Migrate your site in minutes, not hours. Here's how easy it is.

1

#### Create Migration Package

From your WordPress dashboard, click "Create Migration Package." This generates a complete backup of your files and database optimized for transfer.

2

#### Download or Transfer

Download the package to your computer, or transfer directly to your new server via FTP/SFTP. For large sites, use our direct server-to-server transfer option.

3

#### Run Standalone Installer

Upload the installer.php file to your new server and open it in your browser. No WordPress installation or plugin needed on the destination.

4

#### Enter New Details

Provide your new domain, database credentials, and any other settings. The installer validates everything before making changes.

5

#### Site Migrated!

That's it. Your site is now live on the new server with all URLs updated, settings preserved, and everything working exactly as before.

Under the Hood

## Technical Details

For those who want to know exactly what's happening during migration.

#### wp-config.php Updates

Automatically updates database credentials, table prefix, and WordPress constants for the new environment.

#### Site URL & Home Options

Updates both site\_url and home options in wp\_options table, plus handles multisite network URLs.

#### Internal Link Fixing

Scans post content, excerpts, and meta fields to update all hardcoded internal links to the new domain.

#### Any Hosting Compatible

Works on shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and managed WordPress hosts. No shell access required.

#### GUID Preservation

Post GUIDs are preserved to maintain feed reader compatibility and prevent duplicate content in RSS.

#### Permissions Reset

File permissions are automatically set correctly for the new server environment during extraction.

## Ready to Migrate Your Site?

Get SiteVault Pro and move your WordPress site with confidence. Zero downtime, zero data loss.

[View Pricing](https://royalplugins.com/sitevault/pricing/)