{"id":5333,"date":"2026-03-07T15:27:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T18:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awp.agency\/?p=5333"},"modified":"2026-08-16T02:10:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T05:10:40","slug":"complete-2026-guide-how-to-migrate-wordpress-with-duplicator-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awp.agency\/en\/blog\/guia-completa-2026-como-migrar-wordpress-con-duplicator-paso-a-paso\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide 2026: How to Migrate WordPress with Duplicator Step-by-Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Do your hands get sweaty just thinking about moving your website? Don't worry, you're not alone. Migrating a WordPress site may seem like a titanic task reserved for expert developers. But what if I told you that there's a free, powerful and surprisingly simple tool that can do it for you? It's called Duplicator, and in this guide, we'll teach you how to master it so you can <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">migrate WordPress with Duplicator<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> like a true professional, without stress and without losing data along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2>Why Choose Duplicator to Migrate your WordPress Site?<\/h2>\n<p>In the WordPress ecosystem there are dozens of migration plugins, but Duplicator has earned a place of honor on its own merits. Its main competitive advantage is the generosity of its free version. Unlike many other alternatives that hinder you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webempresa.com\/blog\/migrar-wordpress-duplicator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as the experts at Webempresa point out in their detailed tutorial<\/a>, Duplicator's free version does not impose critical limitations such as a maximum size for your website. This makes it a viable option for the vast majority of projects.<\/p>\n<p>Other key benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong> Its guided wizard takes you by the hand through the entire process, minimizing the possibility of errors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliability:<\/strong> With millions of active installations, it is one of the most proven and reliable solutions on the market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All in one:<\/strong> Package your files, plugins, themes and database into a single package, drastically simplifying the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No complex technical steps:<\/strong> It avoids the need to perform manual database operations or edit sensitive configuration files, a common problem with other methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"good-practice\"><strong>Good practice:<\/strong> Before any migration, always, always, always make a full backup of your website by an alternative method. It's your safety net in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.<\/div>\n<h2>Common Scenarios for Using Duplicator<\/h2>\n<p>The process of migrating WordPress with Duplicator is incredibly versatile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webempresa.com\/blog\/migrar-wordpress-duplicator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">According to the same Webempresa source<\/a>, The plugin is ideal for two main situations, although the procedure is practically identical in both:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Uploading a web site from a local environment to a live server<\/h3>\n<p>Many developers and designers prefer to build websites on their own computer using tools like XAMPP, MAMP or Local by Flywheel. Once the site is ready, Duplicator is the perfect tool to \u00abpush\u00bb it from the local environment to the final hosting server and make it public.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Moving a web site between two hosting servers<\/h3>\n<p>This is the most frequent use case: you have decided to change hosting provider for performance, price or support reasons. Duplicator allows you to package your website on the old hosting and deploy it seamlessly on the new one, ensuring a smooth transition.<\/p>\n<h2>Phase 1: Creation of the Migration Package at the Source Site<\/h2>\n<p>The Duplicator method is divided into two clear and consecutive phases. The first is the creation of the package on your current site (the source). This is where it all starts.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Install and Activate Duplicator Plugin<\/h3>\n<p>Logically, the first step is to have the plugin on your site. As detailed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swhosting.com\/es\/comunidad\/manual\/como-migrar-tu-wordpress-con-el-plugin-duplicator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SWHosting community guide<\/a>, The process starts directly in your administration panel.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to your WordPress administration panel.<\/li>\n<li>In the menu on the left, navigate to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add new plugin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the search bar, type \u00abDuplicator\u00bb.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the \u00abDuplicator - WordPress Migration &amp; Backup Plugin\u00bb plugin and click \u00abInstall Now\u00bb.<\/li>\n<li>Once installed, click on \u00abActivate\u00bb.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You will see a new item in your menu called \u00abDuplicator\u00bb. You're ready to go! You can also download it directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/duplicator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official WordPress.org repository<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Create a New Package<\/h3>\n<p>With the plugin active, it is time to create the file containing your entire website.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the WordPress menu, go to <strong>Duplicator \u2192 Packages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u00abCreate new\u00bb button in the upper right corner.<\/li>\n<li>The package creation wizard will open. You can leave the default name or assign a descriptive one (e.g. \u00abmigrate-to-new-hosting-date\u00bb).<\/li>\n<li>Click \u00abNext\u00bb.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: System Scan<\/h3>\n<p>Duplicator will now scan your site to make sure everything is in order for the migration. It will check your server configuration, file size, database, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If everything appears green with the label \u00abGood\u00bb, perfect.<\/li>\n<li>If you see any warnings (in yellow), read them carefully. These are usually warnings about site size or server configurations that do not usually prevent the package from being created, but it is good to be aware of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"warning\"><strong>Attention!<\/strong> If you see a serious error (in red), you will need to fix it before continuing. Often these problems are related to file permissions or restrictive hosting settings.<\/div>\n<p>Once the scan has been reviewed, check the \u00abYes, continue the compilation process!\u00bb box and click the \u00abCompile\u00bb button.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Download Migration Files<\/h3>\n<p>The plugin will start working. Depending on the size of your site, this process can take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. When it is finished, you will see two download buttons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Installer:<\/strong> A file named <code>installer.php<\/code>. This is the script that will execute the migration on the new server.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Archive:<\/strong> A single file <code>.zip<\/code>. This is the heart of migration. As mentioned in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webempresa.com\/blog\/migrar-wordpress-duplicator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Webempresa analysis<\/a>, This ZIP archive contains all your WordPress files and a complete copy of the database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click on both buttons to download the two files to your computer. Save them in a safe place.<\/p>\n<h2>Phase 2: Package Restoration on the Target Server<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations! You've completed the first half. Now it's time to take those two files and bring your site to life in its new home.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the Target Environment<\/h3>\n<div class=\"critical-note\"><strong>Critical Step:<\/strong> For WordPress to work, it needs a database. You must create an empty database on your new hosting server before proceeding.<\/div>\n<p>The process varies slightly between hosting providers, but is generally done from cPanel or a similar control panel:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to the control panel of your new hosting.<\/li>\n<li>Search for an option such as \u00abMySQL Databases\u00bb or \u00abDatabase Wizard\u00bb.<\/li>\n<li>Create a new database. Give it a name (e.g. <code>newabd_wp<\/code>).<\/li>\n<li>Create a new user for the database. Assign a strong password.<\/li>\n<li>Add the user to the database and give him or her <strong>ALL PRIVILEGES<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write down the database name, user name and password.<\/strong> You'll need them in a moment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Upload Files to the New Server<\/h3>\n<p>Now you need to upload the two files you downloaded (<code>installer.php<\/code> and the file <code>.zip<\/code>) to the root directory of your new hosting. The most reliable way to do this is via an FTP client.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect to your new server using an FTP client such as <a href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FileZilla<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the root directory of your website. It is usually called <code>public_html<\/code>, <code>www<\/code> o <code>httpdocs<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Drag and drop files <code>installer.php<\/code> and <code>packagename.zip<\/code> from your computer to this directory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"warning\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Make sure this directory is empty, except for the two Duplicator files. If there is a previous WordPress installation, delete it.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Run Duplicator Installer<\/h3>\n<p>This is the moment of truth. Open your web browser and go to the following URL:<\/p>\n<p class=\"code-block\"><code>https:\/\/tudominiodestino.com\/installer.php<\/code><\/p>\n<p>(Replaces <code>tudominiodestino.com<\/code> with the domain or temporary URL of your new hosting).<\/p>\n<p>Duplicator's installation wizard will guide you through 4 easy steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Deployment:<\/strong> The installer will verify that everything is correct. Review the results, accept the terms and conditions, and click \u00abNext\u00bb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Install Database:<\/strong> This is where you will enter the database data you created and wrote down earlier (Host, Database Name, User, Password). Click on \u00abTest Database\u00bb to make sure the connection is correct. If everything is OK, click on \u00abNext\u00bb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update Data:<\/strong> The installer will automatically detect the old and new URLs and paths. Check that they are correct. It is usually not necessary to change anything here. Click \u00abNext\u00bb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test Site:<\/strong> You're done! The process is finished. Now you can test that your site is working properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 4: Final Cleaning and Testing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"critical-note\"><strong>Mandatory Safety Passage:<\/strong> Once the migration is complete, Duplicator will ask you to delete the installation files, so do it! Leave the files <code>installer.php<\/code> and <code>.zip<\/code> on your server is a huge security risk.<\/div>\n<p>Duplicator will offer you a button to start automatic cleaning. Click on it. This will delete the installation files and clear the cache. Afterwards, perform these checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try logging into your WordPress dashboard with your usual credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Browse through the pages and entries of your site to verify that the links work.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings \u2192 Permanent Links<\/strong> and click \u00abSave changes\u00bb (without modifying anything). This regenerates the file <code>.htaccess<\/code> and prevents 404 errors.<\/li>\n<li>If you changed hosting provider, don't forget to update your domain's DNS records to point to the IP of your new server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion: Your WordPress Migration, Simplified<\/h2>\n<p>As you have seen, <strong>migrate WordPress with Duplicator<\/strong> is not rocket science. It's a methodical, guided and, above all, safe process. By following these steps, you've successfully packaged your entire website, moved it to a new location, and deployed it without having to touch a single line of complex code.<\/p>\n<p>The next time you need to change hosting or upload a local project to production, you no longer have an excuse to panic. You have in your hands a powerful tool and a complete guide to make your web migration a resounding success.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bfTe sudan las manos solo de pensar en mover tu sitio web? Tranquilo, no est\u00e1s solo. Migrar un sitio WordPress puede parecer una tarea tit\u00e1nica reservada para desarrolladores expertos. Pero, \u00bfy si te dijera que existe una herramienta gratuita, potente y sorprendentemente sencilla que puede hacerlo por ti? 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