How to Migrate a WordPress Website Using All-in-One WP Migration

Background

Sometimes we need to deploy a copy of a website to a different place, like a new domain or a development environment. All-in-One WP Migration is a WordPress plugin that reduces this task to two steps.

Step 1: Export the website (creates a backup).

Step 2: Import the backup into the destination website.

Prerequisites

This tutorial assumes that All-in-One WP Migration is active on the origin and destination websites. Check this tutorial if you need help on how to install and activate a plugin in WordPress.

Export

Follow these steps to export a WordPress website using All-in-One WP Migration.

Step 1: Click All-in-One WP Migration to show the Export Site screen.

Step 2: Click Advanced options to see a list of export options. By default, all options are unchecked and the plugin does a full export. Adjust these options as desired.

Step 3: Click Export To and click a method. Options other than File require a paid plugin extension. The File method stores the backup on the server and you get a link to download it.

Import

Follow these steps to import a backup using All-in-One WP Migration.

Step 1: Click All-in-One WP Migration and then click Import.

Step 2: Click Import From and click a method according to the location of the backup. Options other than File require a paid plugin extension. The File method allows you to use a backup stored on your device.

Step 3: After a few seconds, the plugin will ask you for confirmation. Click Proceed and wait until the operation completes.

Extensions

Out of the box, All-in-One WP Migration only allows you to use the File method. The plugin supports other methods, but you need to buy the corresponding extension.

I use the Google Drive extension and it works good. You can even schedule unattended backup operations to Google Drive. Other extensions work similarly.