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Free WordPress Migration Plugin For Effortless Migration

Use our free WP migration plugin for a hassle-free transition. With our expert human support and no costs involved, we’ll handle the hard work while you build an exceptional website.

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Migrate Your WordPress Site in 3 Easy Steps

Carry unlimited site migrations with the WordPress Migrator plugin for a quick and stress-free experience.

1. Install the Plugin

Get started by installing and activating the Cloudways WordPress Migrator plugin.

2. Connect With the New Cloudways Server

Fill in the server credentials in the Cloudways panel.

3. Migrate Your Website

Initiate the migration process and track progress until it’s done successfully.

Why Migrate to Cloudways WordPress Hosting?

Because you want a hosting provider that’s reliable, fast, secure, and always available.

Speed

We have partnered with the leading cloud providers to ensure 99.99% uptime and around 200–400 milliseconds loading speeds.

Security

Stay protected with end-to-end encryption, free SSL certification, two-factor authentication, and advanced DDoS attack mitigation with Cloudflare Enterprise.

Support

Cloudways’ 96% CSAT speaks volumes of its best-in-class support that includes 24/7 access to a team of experts.

Scalability

No page loading delays during traffic spikes or when your site grows. Scale up with ease when you need additional resources.

Pricing

Simple & clear pricing plans. No website or visitor caps, overage charges, or no renewal costs. Just pay for what you use.

Maintenance

Expert maintenance, including updates, security checks, and performance optimization for your server.

Have Complete Peace of
Mind with Our Free Migration

In addition to our free WP migration plugin, enjoy ONE free migration handled by our experts. Simply open a support ticket, and we’ll cover the rest. Our support team is available 24/7/365, and you can enhance your experience even further with our optional Advanced support add-on.

Migrate to Cloudways and Enjoy Winning Cloud Hosting Recipe

We live and breathe WordPress. Our managed hosting for WordPress incorporates advanced
tools and specific technology to boost your WordPress site’s performance.

24/7 support

Optimized Techstack

Our optimized stack (which includes PHP 8 as the default version for your WordPress site) comes with Memcached, Varnish, and Redis for fast responses.

pay as you go

WordPress Staging Tool

Access out unlimited staging areas and URLs to test and develop changes without pushing those to your live websites.

Automatic WordPress Updates

Cloudways’s SafeUpdates mitigates the pain of keeping a regular check on the latest WordPress updates. With just a click, you can allow automatic updates for your website.

free ssl

Managed WordPress Migrations

Migrating WordPress applications to Cloudways is just a request away. Tell us about your application, and we’ll do the rest! Or you could just use our automated WP Migrator plugin to do the job.

no lockin

Object Cache Pro

We’ve partnered with this Redis-powered caching technology to speed up your applications with minimal load on server resources for FREE (standalone, it costs $95)!

unlimited application

Automated Backups

Schedule automatic backups as frequently as you like – from every hour to every 7 days. You can also create a backup whenever you wish.

free ssl

1-Click WordPress Installer

Deploy multiple WordPress sites on a single server with our 1-Click functionality. No limits to WordPress websites on one server or plan.

no lockin

WordPress CLI

Cloudways makes it super-easy to manage users and roles through the WP-CLI.

unlimited application

Server and Website Cloning

Clone the entire server or make individual copies of websites on a click of a button.

Innovative Hosting Platform Built for Agile Teams

A secure and performance focused managed WordPress hosting means you’re free to focus on things that matter.

Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.

Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.

Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.

Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.

Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.

30% off for 6 Months + Upto 30 Free Migrations. Upgrade Today

Notes:

  • Free trial is not available for Amazon Web Services. You need to upgrade your account to launch and access AWS servers.
  • With Amazon (AWS), Disk Sizes are configurable and Bandwidth is on pay as you go basis.
  • Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.

30% off for 6 Months + Upto 30 Free Migrations. Upgrade Today

Notes:

  • Free trial is not available for Google Compute Engine. You need to upgrade your account to launch and access GCE servers.
  • With Google (GCE), Disk Sizes are configurable and Bandwidth is on pay as you go basis.
  • Note: $0.033/GB per server will be applied for offsite backup storage.
All Plans Come With
  • 24/7/365 Support
  • Free SSL Certificates
  • Free Migration
  • Team Management
  • Dedicated Firewalls
  • 24/7 Real-time Monitoring
  • Automated Backups
  • Staging Environment
  • Auto Healing
  • Regular Security Patching
  • HTTP/2 Enabled Servers
  • SSH and SFTP Access
  • Optimized With Advanced Caches
  • Cloudflare Add-on NEW
  • Unlimited Application Installation
  • Free Object Cache Pro (2GB & above)

Freelance Developers, Design Professionals &
Marketers Love Cloudways

With Cloudways, you can host unlimited websites on one server. You only pay for what you use, saving additional costs—no plugin restrictions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are a few ways to migrate your WordPress site for free, including using a manual approach or a free migration plugin, i.e., Cloudways WordPress Migrator plugin. At Cloudways, you get one free migration handled fully by our experts without breaking your site.

You can migrate unlimited WordPress websites on Cloudways using the free Cloudways WordPress Migrator plugin.


Here's how you can use the migration plugin to migrate your WordPress sites:


  • Go to your WordPress dashboard.
  • Click Plugins > Add New.
  • Search for the "Cloudways WordPress Migrator" plugin.
  • Install & activate the plugin.
  • Now click on the plugin, and enter your email address.
  • Agree to the terms & conditions and click Migrate.
  • Enter your Destination Site URL.
  • Enter your SFTP Host/Server Address & Database Name.
  • Click Migrate to migrate your WordPress site.

The Cloudways WordPress Migrator Plugin is considered among the best migration plugins for WordPress for several reasons:


  • It’s easy to use, even for beginners with limited technical knowledge.
  • It helps you seamlessly migrate your site files and database, ensuring your site is fully replicated on your new hosting account.
  • It lets you carry quick and efficient migrations with minimal downtime.
  • Unlike other migration plugins, it offers a very secure migration process and generates secure access & secret keys for your site protection during migration.

Overall, the Cloudways WordPress Migrator Plugin offers a comprehensive, secure, and easy-to-use solution for WordPress website migrations.

You may want to migrate a WordPress website to a new host for several reasons, including poor website performance, inadequate support from your current host, or the need for more resources or scalability. Also, migrating to a managed host like Cloudways will considerably improve your website's speed, reliability, and security after migration.

Cloudways provides two easy ways to migrate your WordPress website:


  • Asking the Cloudways support for migration.
  • Using the Cloudways WordPress Migrator plugin.

It’s worth noting that Cloudways offers one free migration carried by its support experts without breaking your sites. Or you can always use the WordPress migration plugin by Cloudways to carry unlimited site migrations for free.

Cloudways supports migrations from various platforms, including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, and more. However, it's important to note that some platforms may require additional steps or custom solutions for a successful migration.

No, Cloudways does not impose any restrictions on its website migrations. You can safely migrate from any hosting platform to Cloudways without any hassles.

The time it takes to migrate a website can vary depending on several factors, such as website size, complexity, and migration method.


However, using the Cloudways WordPress Migrator Plugin can significantly reduce the migration time, typically taking less than an hour. Cloudways implements several security measures, like generating secure access and secret keys, providing safe server environments, and SSL encryption to ensure website security during migration.