1. Automatic Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n The simplest option for transfers between two sites and from a dev environment to a live server.<\/p>\n 2. Manual Transfer:<\/strong><\/p>\n The best option if you are experiencing any connection, permission, or database issues<\/a> with the automatic transfer.<\/p>\n Whether you choose the automatic or manual transfer, the plugin must be installed on both websites.<\/p>\n Download and install WPvivid Backup Plugin<\/a> on both the destination website and the site you want to copy. We recommend that you try the automatic transfer first, because it requires the least amount of steps for you to complete. The final steps, restoring the website<\/a>, is the same for both processes.<\/p>\n To transfer files safely between the two websites, you need to generate a key on the destination website. Once the key is generated, the destination website is ready to receive files.<\/p>\n On the destination website, go to WPvivid >> Key<\/em>. Select the key\u2019s expiration time. You can choose between 2, 8 and 24 hours. Then select the Generate button:<\/p>\n A key is generated for you by the plugin. Copy this key, as we are going to use it in step 2.<\/p>\n Return to the\u00a0WordPress admin area of the site\u00a0that you would like to copy.<\/p>\n Go to WPvivid <\/em>>> Auto-Migration<\/em> tab and add your key:<\/p>\n Select one of the three available options:<\/p>\n Click Clone then Transfer<\/em> to begin.<\/p>\n During the entire transfer, you can monitor the progress with the progress bar. You will be notified of the Database Size, File Size, Total size, Uploaded, Speed, and Network Connection.<\/p>\n Below are two examples of how the different stages of the transfer are reported:<\/p>\n How long the transfer takes depends on your connection speed and the size of your website.<\/p>\n When the transfer is complete, the following message will be displayed:<\/p>\n When you have completed these steps, please skip to Restoring the website.<\/p>\n Log in to the website<\/a> that you would like to copy, and go to WPvivid >> Backup & Restore.<\/p>\n A detailed explanation on how to create a backup is part of our Get Started series, please see Get Started: Create a Manual Backup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Select the Download option from the list of available backups.<\/p>\n Note: <\/strong>If the backup is stored in remote storage, our plugin will retrieve the backup to your web server first.<\/p>\n There are two suggested ways to upload the backup to your destination website.<\/p>\n Option one:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. On the destination website, go to WPvivid >> Backup & Restore.<\/em> Note:<\/strong> If you got multiple parts\/files, please select and upload them at once.<\/p>\n Option two:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Upload the backup files to the destination website via a ftp client<\/a>: The plugin has automatically created a folder for your backups at: \/wp-content\/wpvividbackups<\/em><\/p>\n 2. Make sure that all the backup files are placed in the correct folder.<\/p>\n Head over to the destination website and go to WPvivid >> Backup & Restore<\/em>, you will see the newly transferred files has been automatically added to the list of available backups:<\/p>\n A detailed guide on how to restore the backup can be found here: Get Started: Restore Your Site from a Backup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n The restore function will replace\u00a0the site\u2019s themes<\/a>, plugins, uploads, database and\/or other content directories with the existing equivalents in the selected backup.<\/p>\n Click the Restore<\/em> button after the backup in the list, you will be asked to confirm the changes. You will then be able to follow the process through the log, where you can see files being extracted and restored.<\/p>\n Once completed, a window will pop up notifying you of the success of restoration.<\/p>\n Click OK<\/em> to confirm, you’ll then be automatically logged out of the admin area.<\/p>\n Next, log in to the site using new credentials (credentials of the site you’ve transferred).<\/p>\n And then, what you have been waiting for:<\/p>\n Congratulations!<\/p>\n With the migration complete, please test your website carefully to make sure it works as expected.<\/p>\n The correct procedure to migrate a website but keep the same domain would be:<\/p>\n Or if you’d like to use the ‘Auto Transfer’ option, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n If you are experiencing issues with the automated transfer, please try to the manual transfer first. Here some known issues and the solutions:<\/p>\n This message is presented if you have accidentally clicked the transfer button before pasting your key.<\/p>\n If you encounter this error when you click on pages or menus on the site after migration. Please go to Settings > Permalink, and click Save Changes<\/em> button.<\/p>\n Generally, our plugin updates the permalinks automatically when completing the processing of migration, but it could fail to update the permalinks on some webhostings. In that case, you can update it manually.<\/p>\n Please try again. If this problem persist, try to increase the memory limit in your servers php.ini file. If you are not comfortable editing the file, contact your webhost support and see if they can help.<\/p>\n If this error is presented when you select Database + Files (Entire website), select the Only Database option instead and then attempt the transfer again.<\/p>\n If the transfer is successful, you can then select the All Files (Exclude Database) option to transfer the rest of your site.<\/p>\n You will need to restore both backup files on your destination site.<\/p>\n If there are no error messages and if the progress bar is moving, then the transfer is still being handled. How long the transfer takes depends on your connection speed and the size of your website.<\/p>\n More issues and corresponding solutions can be found on our troubleshooting issues on WPvivid Backup plugin<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WPvivid Backup Plugin can help you transfer one WordPress site to another in just a few simple steps. It supports two migration methods: 1. Automatic Transfer The simplest option for transfers between two sites and from a dev environment to a live server. 2. Manual Transfer: The best option if you are experiencing any connection, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"WPvivid Backup Plugin can help you transfer one WordPress site to another<\/a> in just a few simple steps. It supports two migration methods:\r\n\r\n1. Automatic Transfer<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe simplest option for transfers between two sites and from a dev environment to a live server.\r\n\r\n2. Manual Transfer:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe best option if you are experiencing any connection, permission, or database issues<\/a> with the automatic transfer.\r\n\r\nWhether you choose the automatic or manual transfer, the plugin must be installed on both websites.\r\n\r\nDownload and install WPvivid Backup Plugin<\/a> on both the destination website and the site you want to copy. We recommend that you try the automatic transfer first, because it requires the least amount of steps for you to complete. The final steps, restoring the website<\/a>, is the same for both processes.\r\n<\/blockquote>\n
Automatic Transfer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Generate a Key<\/strong><\/h4>\n
![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-get-transfer-key.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nStep 2: Entering the key and starting the transfer<\/strong><\/h4>\n
![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-use-transfer-key.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\n
![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-choose-content-to-transfer.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-migration-progress.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Transfer](\"https:\/\/wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/transfer-complete.png\")
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Manual Transfer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Create a backup<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Step 2: Download the backup to your computer<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Step 3: Upload the backup to your destination website<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2. Select the Upload option and upload the backup file(s):<\/p>\n![\"Upload](\"https:\/\/wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/upload-backup-to-destination-site.png\")
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Restoring The Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Find the files in backup list<\/strong><\/h4>\n
![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-restore-uploaded-backups.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nStep 2: Restoring the backup<\/strong><\/h4>\n
![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-restore.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-restore-succeed-300x91.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"WPvivid](\"http:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wpvivid-backup-plugin-migration-complete.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
How to Migrate A Site to A New Host And Keep the Domain Unchanged<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Error: A key is required<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Error: 404 Error. Page Not Found<\/strong><\/h4>\n
cURL error 28 -Operation timeout<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Transfer failed: Error establishing a database connection<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The transfer is taking too long<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Automatic Transfer<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n
Step 1: Generate a Key<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nTo transfer files safely between the two websites, you need to generate a key on the destination website. Once the key is generated, the destination website is ready to receive files.\r\n\r\nOn the destination website, go to WPvivid >> Key<\/em>. Select the key\u2019s expiration time. You can choose between 2, 8 and 24 hours. Then select the Generate button:\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nA key is generated for you by the plugin. Copy this key, as we are going to use it in step 2.\r\nStep 2: Entering the key and starting the transfer<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nReturn to the\u00a0WordPress admin area of the site\u00a0that you would like to copy.\r\n\r\nGo to WPvivid <\/em>>> Auto-Migration<\/em> tab and add your key:\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nSelect one of the three available options:\r\n\r\n \t
<\/a>\r\n\r\nClick Clone then Transfer<\/em> to begin.\r\n\r\nDuring the entire transfer, you can monitor the progress with the progress bar. You will be notified of the Database Size, File Size, Total size, Uploaded, Speed, and Network Connection.\r\n\r\nBelow are two examples of how the different stages of the transfer are reported:\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nHow long the transfer takes depends on your connection speed and the size of your website.\r\n\r\nWhen the transfer is complete, the following message will be displayed:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen you have completed these steps, please skip to Restoring the website.\r\n\r\n
Manual Transfer<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nLog in to the website<\/a> that you would like to copy, and go to WPvivid >> Backup & Restore.\r\n
Step 1: Create a backup<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nA detailed explanation on how to create a backup is part of our Get Started series, please see Get Started: Create a Manual Backup<\/a>.\r\n
Step 2: Download the backup to your computer<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nSelect the Download option from the list of available backups.\r\n
Note: <\/strong>If the backup is stored in remote storage, our plugin will retrieve the backup to your web server first.<\/blockquote>\r\n
Step 3: Upload the backup to your destination website<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThere are two suggested ways to upload the backup to your destination website.\r\n\r\nOption one:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n1. On the destination website, go to WPvivid >> Backup & Restore.<\/em>\r\n2. Select the Upload option and upload the backup file(s):\r\n
Note:<\/strong> If you got multiple parts\/files, please select and upload them at once.<\/blockquote>\r\n
\r\n\r\nOption two:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n1. Upload the backup files to the destination website via a ftp client<\/a>: The plugin has automatically created a folder for your backups at: \/wp-content\/wpvividbackups<\/em>\r\n\r\n2. Make sure that all the backup files are placed in the correct folder.\r\n\r\n
Restoring The Website<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n
Step 1: Find the files in backup list<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nHead over to the destination website and go to WPvivid >> Backup & Restore<\/em>, you will see the newly transferred files has been automatically added to the list of available backups:\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nStep 2: Restoring the backup<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nA detailed guide on how to restore the backup can be found here: Get Started: Restore Your Site from a Backup<\/a>.\r\n\r\nImportant:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe restore function will replace\u00a0the site\u2019s themes<\/a>, plugins, uploads, database and\/or other content directories with the existing equivalents in the selected backup.\r\n\r\nClick the Restore<\/em> button after the backup in the list, you will be asked to confirm the changes. You will then be able to follow the process through the log, where you can see files being extracted and restored.\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnce completed, a window will pop up notifying you of the success of restoration.\r\n\r\nClick OK<\/em> to confirm, you'll then be automatically logged out of the admin area.\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nNext, log in to the site using new credentials (credentials of the site you've transferred).\r\n\r\nAnd then, what you have been waiting for:\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nCongratulations!\r\n\r\nWith the migration complete, please test your website carefully to make sure it works as expected.\r\n\r\n
How to Migrate A Site to A New Host And Keep the Domain Unchanged<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nThe correct procedure to migrate a website but keep the same domain would be:\r\n
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Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nIf you are experiencing issues with the automated transfer, please try to the manual transfer first. Here some known issues and the solutions:\r\n
Error: A key is required<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThis message is presented if you have accidentally clicked the transfer button before pasting your key.\r\n
Error: 404 Error. Page Not Found<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIf you encounter this error when you click on pages or menus on the site after migration. Please go to Settings > Permalink, and click Save Changes<\/em> button.\r\n\r\nGenerally, our plugin updates the permalinks automatically when completing the processing of migration, but it could fail to update the permalinks on some webhostings. In that case, you can update it manually.\r\n
cURL error 28 -Operation timeout<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nPlease try again. If this problem persist, try to increase the memory limit in your servers php.ini file. If you are not comfortable editing the file, contact your webhost support and see if they can help.\r\n
Transfer failed: Error establishing a database connection<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIf this error is presented when you select Database + Files (Entire website), select the Only Database option instead and then attempt the transfer again.\r\n\r\nIf the transfer is successful, you can then select the All Files (Exclude Database) option to transfer the rest of your site.\r\n\r\nYou will need to restore both backup files on your destination site.\r\n
The transfer is taking too long<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIf there are no error messages and if the progress bar is moving, then the transfer is still being handled. How long the transfer takes depends on your connection speed and the size of your website.\r\n\r\nMore issues and corresponding solutions can be found on our troubleshooting issues on WPvivid Backup plugin<\/a>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backup-free","category-docs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=209"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2144,"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions\/2144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/docs.wpvivid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}